Will he, or won't he, veto the food tax?  That's the question many people are asking, as Governor Richardson faces a March 24th deadline for making a decision on the controversial tax measure.  Ahead this week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, why the measure remains the most emotional of all the tax issues, how it would work, and why the Governor may be powerless in the end to stop it. Plus, our LINE panelists weigh in with their opinions on UNM's decision to raise admission standards, and how filling up on hot sauce can help people in Haiti rebuild their lives, one pepper at a time.

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Gwyneth Doland, Editor, NewMexicoIndependent.com

Senator Eric Griego, (D) Albuquerque 

Allen Sanchez, Executive Director, Conference of Catholic Bishops 

Tom Swisstack, Rio Rancho Mayor 

Fred Nathan, Executive Director, Think New Mexico

Laura Sanchez, Former Executive Director, New Mexico Democratic Party 

Jon Knudsen, Blogger, DukeCityFix.com