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NPT Thursday Brief: Pot bundles and bank robbery; Reyes on Recovery Act; El Paso's agendas; Super Bowl relationship stats; ProLife billboards

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News

Reyes statement on Recovery Act; list of local, national projects
by NPT Staff

Reyes statement on Recovery Act; list of local, national projects"The time has come to reinvest in our own country, and this legislation represents a bold investment in the American people. In the bill’s current form, El Paso stands to receive millions of dollars in new investments for roads, schools, and other important infrastructure projects in the community.” -- U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes.

Posted on January 28, 2009  •  read more »

Police Blotter 1.29.09: Bank robbery; 57 bundles of pot; bar off limits for soldiers
compiled by NPT Staff

Police Blotter 1.29.09: Bank robbery; 57 bundles of pot; bar off limits for soldiersNews and notes from El Paso-area law enforcement, updated as they come in, with most recent on top. Pictured: The pot.

Posted on January 29, 2009  •  read more »

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Politics

Asking for money and laws: The El Paso agendas
by Ben Wright

Asking for money and laws: The El Paso agendasAfter a false start last week, the legislature really began this week. Here’s a look at what El Paso’s leading institutions are hoping to get out of it.

Posted on January 29, 2009  •  read more »

The Inner Loop: Capitol ideas and mayoral tidbits
by Owen White

The Inner Loop: Capitol ideas and mayoral tidbitsOn blogs, gavels, dramatic flowers and big-money donors. Welcome back to your political home.

Posted on January 29, 2009  •  read more »

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Features

WLGTDw/it: The Super Bowl of relationship stats
by Patricia Martinez

WLGTDw/it: The Super Bowl of relationship statsGuess what, guys? Women keep stats, too. You better believe we know exactly how many times you have bailed out on the kids' homework and become one with the couch. You better work on that, buddy, because those numbers will totally affect our putting-on-your-favorite-nightie-with-freshly-shaved-legs-and-throwing-sleep-to-the-wind-on-a-Tuesday-night stats.

Posted on January 29, 2009  •  read more »

Media Watch: El Paso billboards for ProLife Across America
by Lisa Degliantoni

Media Watch: El Paso billboards for ProLife Across AmericaIn the last several months, billboards for ProLife Across America (PLAA) have become more prominent and can be found in many sections of El Paso. The billboards are paid for by donations made to ProLife Across America the “billboard people.”

Posted on January 29, 2009  •  read more »

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