Rep. Mary Helen Garcia to Appear on NewsNM
Michelle Rhee - Making an Impact
One-quarter of the 4,000-member teaching force in D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) could be kicked out of their classrooms by the end of the next school year if they fail to measure up to a new evaluation tool that plays a major role in President Obama's education-reform plan. 
The national school-reform spotlight is again shining on D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee and, as with her other efforts, teachers are again on edge. This time, the issue is how she grades teachers. One-quarter of the 4,000-member teaching force in D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) could be kicked out of their classrooms by the end of the next school year if they fail to measure up to a new evaluation tool that plays a major role in President Obama's education-reform plan. Read more here:
Obama Children Don't Attend Public Schools in D.C.
Continuing a tradition among Washington's power elite, President-elect Barack Obama and his wife have decided to send their kids to Sidwell Friends School. Michelle Obama confirmed yesterday that Malia and Sasha, the incoming first daughters, will enroll at the pricey private school when the family moves into the White House in January. Although Mrs. Obama has said that public schools were under consideration and consulted with D.C. school officials, the decision narrowed this week after she and the girls visited Sidwell and the private Georgetown Day School. Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, visited classes and met with students while their mother talked with administration officials and parents. Mrs. Obama also visited both schools last week when she came to Washington with her husband to tour the White House and meet with President and Mrs. Bush. Read more here:
Anthony Casino Proposal Returns
Martinez Candidacy Drawing National Attention
Speaker Lujan Vulnerable?
From the archive of NMPolitics.net - Many say House Speaker Ben Luján’s near-loss in last week’s Democratic primary should be a warning to all incumbents that no one is safe this election year. I disagree. I’m convinced that voter anger is strong, but I’m not convinced that it’s motivating the masses to reject all incumbents, regardless of their records. What Luján’s near-loss does show is that his power is continuing to fade away. Don’t count him out – the man who holds the second-most powerful position in state government is a skilled politician who holds a lot of cards and undoubtedly still has a few tricks up his sleeves. Read the rest of Heath Haussamen's column here:
News New Mexico heard persistent rumors prior to the last session of the New Mexico legislature that Dona Ana County's own House member Joseph Cervantes (right) may well be in line for Speaker of the House when the long often torutous and controversial reign of Ben Lujan finally comes to an end. Cervantes is a seasoned legislature and would make an excellent successor according to many sources we rely on.
Obama Defines Dysfunction With One Appointment
-Kevin Hasett - Bloomberg News - If Democrats wonder why their political fortunes have shifted so much, they should study the appointment of Craig Becker (left) to a body that adjudicates labor disputes. It captures everything that is wrong with the Obama administration in a nutshell. Republicans should study the case of Becker as well, as it illustrates everything that is wrong with Washington. Democrats should run from Becker; Republicans should run against him. Read more here:
Franken - Concerned Over Truly Dangerous Agenda
Savers Financing Treasury at Record Low Yields
Mousavi Critical of Ahmadinejad Over Security Sanctions
Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi (left) took aim at President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (right) Wednesday for not leveling with Iranians about the effects of U.N. Security Council sanctions that were passed last month. "To say that this resolution is like a "used hankie" will not ease the hardships arising from demagogic policies, as it is clear to me that this resolution will affect our nation's security and economy," Mr. Mousavi said. Read more here:
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