Honeywell-Albuquerque wins DOD work Oct 21, 2009
U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, R-NM, who serves on the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, said in a statement that the contracts reinforce the vital role New Mexico-based research and defense companies play in the global war on terror. Honeywell Inc. reported $10. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
NAMES IN THE NEWS Oct 15, 2009
In 2001, after two years of study at New Mexico Junior College, Sena served as a legislative intern for United States Senator Pete Domenici in Washington, D.C. In 2002, he served as personal assistant to New Mexico State Senator Shirley Bailey in Santa Fe, NM. Later that year, Sena served as then Congressman Steve Pearce s travel assistant. In 2006 and 2007, Sena served as State Representative Shirley Tyler s personal assistant in Lea County and Santa Fe, N.M. Since August 2004, he has served at... (Odessa American, TX)
Border Patrol Vehicle Stolen Near Santa Teresa Oct 15, 2009
Cordero said the vehicle was located near the Santa Teresa airport and the trailer just east of the Pete Domenici highway. In this case, we don't know how the vehicle got started, or who started it. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
CARLY FIORINA: Restore water flow to Valley Oct 13, 2009
Pete Domenici sponsored a similar amendment relating to the overprotection of the silvery minnow which threatened the water supply of New Mexico. Sen. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Nuclear agency needs independent appointees Sep 19, 2009
Pete Domenici of New Mexico, then chair of the subcommittee with jurisdiction over the NRC, claimed in his 2004 book, A Brighter Tomorrow: Fulfilling the Promise of Nuclear Energy, that he had compelled the NRC to reverse its adversarial attitude toward the nuclear industry by threatening to cut its budget by one-third during a 1998 meeting with the chair. This sad story of congressional bullying and subsequent regulatory acquiescence reflects badly on overseer and regulator alike. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Former US attorney addresses Hispanic convention Sep 5, 2009
Pete Domenici, both New Mexico Republicans. He claimed the two pressured him to bring an indictment in a public corruption case before Election Day in November 2006. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Durbin Releases Catholic Scorecard Sep 4, 2009
Pete Domenici (N.M.) were the least likely to support the church s goals. Durbin, who ranked second on his own list with a 60. (Roll Call)
Click to read:Kennedy Hailed as 'Greatest Legislator' Aug 30, 2009
my faithful servant". Your life was an inspiration to many. We thank you. by woeisme1 August 29, 2009 2:05 PM EDT So there you have it anti-Kennedy people from the right. Republicans and other people of all walks of life, in every station, praising Democrat Kennedy. One would think that would tell you something about the insidious remarks you have been posting about Kennedy, would'nt it? Like maybe it's okay to acknowledge Kennedy's greatness even if you're a republican? Like maybe you guys, are... (CBS News)
Almost 100 Past and Present Colleagues to Attend Funeral Aug 29, 2009
Pete Domenici (R-N.M.), Wyche Fowler (D-Ga. Nancy Kassebaum (R-Kan. (Roll Call)
Kevin Cullen: You had to like Ted Aug 27, 2009
About 20 years ago, Senator Pete Domenici, a Republican from New Mexico, found out that his daughter Clare was schizophrenic ... As the legislation s progress waxed and waned, whenever Ted Kennedy saw Pete Domenici, he would ask one question: How s Clare ... Last year, when President Bush signed the bill into law, Ted Kennedy called his old friend Pete Domenici. (Boston Globe)
Navarrette: GOP's problem with Hispanics Aug 15, 2009
Pete Domenici and Rep. Heather Wilson -- were complaining that Iglesias wasn't investigating allegations of voter fraud and pursuing corruption indictments against Democratic officials. (CNN -- US)
Testimony links Rove to US attorney’s firing Aug 12, 2009
In a 2006 e-mail, Jennings told Rove that then Senator Pete Domenici, Republican of New Mexico, wanted Iglesias fired. You are aware of the issues, I believe, Jennings said in the e-mail to Rove. (Boston Globe)
Karl Rove Implicated in Bush-Era Efforts to Oust U.S. Attorneys Aug 12, 2009
Pete Domenici, R-N.M.. In an email dated, Oct. 10, 2006, Jennings wrote to Rove and Sara Taylor, the deputy political director at the White House: "I received a call from Steve Bell [Domenici's chief of staff] tonight and need to update you on the U.S. Attorney situation in New Mexico. Last week, Senator Domenici reached the Chief of Staff and asked that we remove the U.S. Attorney. Steve wanted to make sure we all understand that they couldn't be more serious about this request, which was first... (ABC News)
Rove linked to attorney firings Aug 12, 2009
Pete Domenici, R-N.M., had called Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to complain about Iglesias and his failure to bring voting fraud cases. The new e-mails also show the senator had contacted Josh Bolton, the White House chief of staff, about removing the U.S. attorney. (News & Observer)
Files link Karl Rove to attorney firings Aug 12, 2009
Pete Domenici, e-mailed Rove's deputy, Scott Jennings, to say that it "seems like other U.S. attorneys can do their work even in election season.". Jennings forwarded the messages to Rove, saying, "Steve Bell sent this email . . . essentially saying that the US Attorney in PA has no trouble going after Weldon, so why should the US Attorney in New Mexico be shy about doing his job on (Patricia) Madrid." Madrid was Wilson's Democratic opponent in the 2006 congressional race. (AZCentral)
Rove Had Greater Role in Attorney Firings Jul 31, 2009
Pete Domenici (R-N.M.), his chief of staff, Steve Bell, and GOP lawyers in the state lobbied aggressively to oust the prosecutor. But the activity accelerated in fall 2006. (CBS News -- US)
Sex and power inside "the C Street House" Jul 23, 2009
John Thune, R-S.D., and recent senators and high officials such as John Ashcroft, Ed Meese, Pete Domenici and Don Nickles. Over in the House there's Joe Pitts, R-Penn. (Salon)
Mount Taylor Addition homeowners settle Jun 23, 2009
In 2008, several landowners hired an attorney, Pete Domenici Jr., to represent them in a lawsuit against the city because of high groundwater levels and seeping in and around their homes was taking place. After an investigation, it was ultimately decided that the inappropriate seeping was primarily caused because the county built a detention center in the vicinity of Mount Taylor Addition. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Energy town hall produces policy ideas May 19, 2009
Pete Domenici (R-NM) created New Mexico First in 1986. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Rove to be interviewed about firings May 15, 2009
Dannehy also has reached out to representatives of former Republican senator Pete Domenici and his chief of staff, Steve Bell, in an effort to determine whether US Attorney David Iglesias of New Mexico was removed improperly. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Rove To Be Questioned Friday On Firings May 15, 2009
Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) and his chief of staff, Steve Bell, in an effort to determine whether New Mexico U.S. Attorney David C. Iglesias was removed for improper political reasons. The firings were the subject of a lengthy report released last fall by the Justice Department's inspector general and the department's Office of Professional Responsibility. (CBS News)
Hideaway Redistricting in Full Tilt May 5, 2009
Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) and John Warner (R-Va. were all near the top of the Senate s seniority list, at Nos. (Roll Call)
TWO VIEWS: Tapping oil reserves would free us from clutches of OPEC Apr 28, 2009
Pete Domenici, R-N.M., is trying again this year. If you think oil prices are inflated, just get a load of environmentalists' claims that opening 2,000 acres to development would have a devastating impact on ANWR. The acreage involved is just 0. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
NM gets $5.2 million to upgrade federal installations Apr 3, 2009
2 million for the Santa Fe Montoya Federal Building; $579,000 for the Gallup Federal Building; $522,000 for the Pete Domenici U.S. Courthouse in Albuquerque; and $444,000 for the Las Cruces Runnels Federal Building. The GSA also earmarked $2. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Hill Clout: California Is Still Golden Mar 16, 2009
Pete Domenici (R), and all three of the state s House Members are new. Another forced retirement the electoral defeat of Ted Stevens (Alaska), the longest-serving Senate Republican in history dropped Alaska s clout index eight slots, from 17th to 25th. (Roll Call)
Murkowski moves into leadership role Mar 9, 2009
Pete Domenici of New Mexico and the departure of scandal-plagued Sen. Larry Craig of Idaho, it elevated Murkowski to the top Republican seat on the Energy Committee. (Anchorage Daily News)
Prove citizenship to vote Mar 5, 2009
Pete Domenici (R-N.M.), retired: $19,588,625. Tauscher Tackles Dont Ask, Dont Tell. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
GOP Leaders Among Top 20 Earmarkers Mar 5, 2009
Pete Domenici, R-N.M. (Retired) -- $19. 56 million. (Newsmax)
Records subpoenaed in attorney firings probe Feb 13, 2009
Pete Domenici, and prosecutors are preparing to interview an ex-aide to former White House political adviser Karl Rove in an investigation of politically tinged firings of U.S. attorneys ... Pete Domenici of New Mexico refused to be interviewed about attorney firings. (MSNBC -- Politics)
