Udall Introduces Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United; Get Big Money Out Of Politics
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 5:56 pm
U.S. Sen. Tom UdallU.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just days after the seventh anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision allowing unlimited corporate spending in elections, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, joined by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and other cosponsors in the Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, reintroduced Jan. 24 the Democracy for All amendment to restore democratic power to the American people.
The constitutional amendment would overturn Citizens United and allow limits
Read More Cinema Cindy Reviews: Fences
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 5:47 pm
By Cynthia BiddlecombLos Alamos
“Fences” is a late 2016 film just nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture. Directed by Denzel Washington, the film is based almost entirely on the Pulitzer Prize winning play of the same name written by August Wilson. It tells about a period of about ten years in the life of a1950s, African-American, urban family, living in a row house.
Denzel Washington plays Troy Maxson, a fifty-something sanitation worker living with his wife and teenage son. Stephen Henderson plays Troy’s best friend and co-worker, Jim Bono, Troy’s conscience and support system.
Read More World Futures: What Do We Need?
Submitted by Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)
on January 29, 2017
- 3:45 pm
By ANDY ANDREWS
Los Alamos World Futures Institute
An Introduction
The Los Alamos World Futures Institute is a start-up, not-for-profit organization focused on identifying needs for Earth and Humanity. While time horizon is infinite, the practical horizon is much shorter, defined by where we are and where we are going. The identification of needs can contribute to the entrepreneurial spirit of Los Alamos and other locales but, more importantly, can ensure a better future for ourselves and our posterity. Let us get started.
Often men and women collectively have attempted to project requirements Read More
Heinrich Introduces Bill To Safeguard DREAMer Data
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 3:31 pm
U.S. SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has led a group of Senate Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), in introducing S. 229, the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2017, a bill to safeguard the private information—such as addresses and telephone numbers—of the young immigrants known as DREAMers to ensure that they are not targeted by the Trump Administration for deportation.
The introduction of this bill comes as President Donald Trump has begun a series of executive actions on immigration that may affect
Read More Los Alamos Relay For Life Meets Jan. 31
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 3:30 pm
COMMUNITY News:Los Alamos Relay For Life is hosting its first volunteer meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, in the large conference room at Los Alamos Medical Center.
Anyone interested in volunteering or learning more about the annual event is encouraged to attend.
Read More Chamber ‘Take Out Talk’ At Noon Feb. 10
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 3:20 pm
Letter To The Editor: Help Needed For Summer Seasonal Employees Looking For Local Housing
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 3:13 pm
By BRIAN KLIESENLos Alamos
While we are still in the icy grip of winter, Summer is not that far off and with it will come a small crowd of summer seasonal employees, here to work the season and looking for a place to live.
With the ever tightening housing market in Los Alamos and the requirement for yearly leases, summer employees find it difficult to locate housing.
LANL often dominates the scene with its summer interns and techs that visit for projects during the summer, allowing few opportunities for others. Santa Fe and Espanola
Read More Register For 29th Quest For Excellence® Conference
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 3:10 pm
NIST News:
Register today for the 29th Annual Quest for Excellence® Conference April 2-5, 2017 in Baltimore, Md., and learn best practices from current and former Baldrige Award recipients!
Quest is the premier learning and networking event for quality leaders in business, health care, education, and nonprofit organizations who are striving to achieve industry-leading performance.
Join us in Baltimore and take advantage of engaging conference sessions and activities including:
- The Baldrige Award
New Democratic Report Presents Detailed Economic Data On All 50 States And D.C. For 2016
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 3:05 pm
SENATE News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ranking Member of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), has announced the release of the latest State Economic Snapshots, a report by the Democratic staff of the JEC that aggregates statistics on jobs, unemployment and earnings in all 50 states and the District of Columbia for 2016.
The report provides evidence of the economy’s continued growth during the last year of the Obama administration.
The study finds that in 2016, average hourly earnings adjusted for inflation increased
Read More Working Grandparents May Be Eligible For EITC
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 3:03 pm
IRS News:PHOENIX ― The Internal Revenue Service wants working grandparents raising grandchildren to be aware of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and correctly claim it if they qualify.
The EITC is a federal income tax credit for workers who don’t earn a high income ($53,505 or less for 2016) and meet certain eligibility requirements. Because it’s a refundable credit, those who qualify and claim the credit could pay less federal tax, pay no tax or even get a tax refund. The EITC could put an extra $2 or up to $6,269 into a taxpayer’s pocket.
Grandparents
Read More Home Country: Mrs. Doc
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 3:02 pm
By SLIM RANDLESThe problem was Mrs. Doc, you see. Oh, don’t misunderstand. She’s a perfectly wonderful lady and we all think the world of her, and as far as we know she has yet to burn down a house or start a war or anything.
The problem is, we don’t know her first name.
If you just come out and flat ask her, she’ll smile and say, “Well, don’t you think Mrs. Doc is a nice name? I’ve had it for a long time now.” But I guess there’s something deep inside us that hates a vacuum … a vacuum of knowledge, that is. We’re still curious about exactly where Old Man Jenkins’
Read More DOE Releases Draft RFP For Moab UMTRA Technical Assistance Contract (TAC) Procurement
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 3:01 pm
DOE News:CINCINNATI, Ohio ― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) issued a Final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Technical Assistance Contract (TAC), in Moab, Utah.
An Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, utilizing Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Time-and-Material task orders, is anticipated.
The Final RFP is established as a total U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program set-aside with
Read More Annual 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Spring Break Trip
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 2:59 pm
LAMS News:
There’s still time to sign up for the annual spring break trip to Washington, D.C.
This trip is available to Los Alamos Middle School and home school 8th grade students. The trip is a private trip and not a school sponsored trip. Sign up by calling 1.800.468.5899 using trip ID Number 132736.
The trip will include sightseeing in and around Washington, D.C. and Baltimore Maryland. Highlights of the trip include the new African American Museum, the White House, the International Spy Museum, the Walter
Read More Chapman: Thoughts On Cicero’s ‘On Duties’ With Reflections On The Events Of The Past 12 Months
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 2:59 pm
By RALPH E. CHAPMAN
Los Alamos
Original parts ©Ralph E. Chapman 2017
“Lately it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it’s been.” ― From the song “Truckin” by The Grateful Dead, 1970; written by Jerome J. Garcia, Philip Lesh, Robert C. Hunter, Robert Hall Weir
That quote from The Grateful Dead is very relevant to today, probably as much, or even more so, than the time when it was written. It was also a time of great turmoil.
As I’ve stated a few times here on the Los Alamos Daily Post, I keep my political views close and seldom, if ever, speak publicly
Read More AGU: The Shifting Landscape Of Science
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 2:58 pm
By Eric Davidson, President, American Geophysical Union By Chris McEntee, Executive Director/CEO, American Geophysical Union
Read More It has been said that our greatest fears lie in anticipation. Following the U.S election results this past November, many of AGU’s members are beset by fears of what might happen with regard to federal support for scientific research and the tenets of scientific integrity, progress in advancing inclusiveness in science workplaces and learning places, promoting the education and development of the next generation of scientists, how climate science may be affected,
Pastor Raul: Pure Religion
Submitted by Chris Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 2:57 pm
By Pastor Raul Granillo
Los Alamos
Pure Religion
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. James 1:22 (NIV)
I remember despising the Christian religion. I thought myself a Christian, but I wanted nothing to do with religion. As a child, I found comfort in the written words of Jesus and in speaking to Him in prayer.
This comfort was real and it made a real impact in my life. It should be of no surprise that I was confused and angry when I failed to find any such comfort with the people who openly proclaimed to be Christ-like. I’ll
Read More Daily Postcard: Icy Waters Flow At IHM
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 2:56 pm
Daily Postcard: Icy waters flow Saturday afternoon in the fountain in front of IHM at 3700 Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Doomsday Clock Slips Toward The Brink – An Analysis
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 6:26 am
Revealing the new time for the Doomsday Clock, from the left, Lawrence Krauss, Arizona State University; Ambassador Thomas Pickering and David Titley, former Chief Operating Officer of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Courtesy/CSPANBy ROGER SNODGRASS
Los Alamos Daily Post
A vital tradition with global significance transpired this week, when a new time was posted for the Doomsday Clock under the guidance of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a magazine of science and public affairs founded by Manhattan Project scientists in 1945.
The timekeeping ritual Read More
Co+op Board Appoints Tim Morrison Permanent GM
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on January 29, 2017
- 5:58 am
Co+op General Manager Tim Morrison. Tim Morrison
Co+op News:
The Los Alamos Cooperative Market Board of Directors has offered the position of permanent general manager to Tim Morrison and he has accepted
Morrison was named interim GM June 1, 2016 and has been working on improving customer service, staff morale and sales during the past seven months. At the board meeting Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, the Board voted unanimously to offer the permanent GM position to Morrison.
Morrison, who served as the store manager of La Montañita’s Gallup location in 2008 and as LACM’s front end manager Read More
AG Balderas Joins Coalition Defending Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on January 28, 2017
- 3:22 pm
AG News:ALBUQUERQUE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that he and a group of 16 attorneys general filed a motion Jan. 23 to intervene in a federal appeals case in order to defend the constitutionality of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
The case – PHH Corporation, et al. v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – is currently before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. In an October 2016 ruling, a divided court found the structure of the CFPB unconstitutional. The CFPB filed a petition for rehearing
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