West Texas Guitar Festival showcases young talent and notes on technique
About 90 young guitarists paid $30 for a three day Metal Madness festival at the Wagner Noël Arts Center. Nine graders Kassmere Jones and Miranda Milwee attended, while 11 year old Marshall Wemmer explored metal and Latino music. Andy McKee headlined Friday with UT Permian Basin bands opening, and Saturday featured a classical-leaning close with Bach and a wall of sound.
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Economy drift fuels political blame over recovery
Washington debate frames the postrecession recovery as uneven with economists split on policy impact. Douglas Holtz-Eakin notes the Fed’s low rates helped but cautions it isn’t a victory. Obama’s spending and healthcare reforms are blamed by Republicans for hindering growth while entitlements reform remains the long-term focus. Hiring improves with profits and housing, auto, and manufacturing gains, but overall strength remains incomplete.
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