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NPT Flash: Media
A roundup of Mexican President Felipe Calderon's visit to Juarez, and some media announcements.
Check our partners at ABC 7 for the latest in local, national and world news. Tonight, a story on red light cameras, and 23 people are held in contempt of court for failing to appear for jury.
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Mexico President Felipe Calderon and the Super-Maquiladora
by Frontra NorteSur
 The Mexican president commented on the "super-maquila" that will employ 9,000-40,000 workers, and touched briefly on the broader security issue, noting the deployment of 4,000 soldiers and federal police in Ciudad Juarez to counter organized crime. However, he avoided other thorny issues.
Posted on July 23, 2008 • read more »
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$1 billion highway plan passes Council hurdle
by David Crowder
 A unanimous decision in favor of the highway plan, which goes also to the MPO and CRRMA this week. Aug. 26, the Texas Transportation Commission will consider the $1 billion plan.
Posted on July 22, 2008 • read more »
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