Government dictates private business pay sparks un-American view
Viewpoint argues a New Mexico minimum wage increase to 10 dollars an hour infringes on liberty. It claims government interference harms small businesses, predicts fewer jobs or higher prices, and mocks chambers of commerce for seeking public funds while opposing regulation. The piece urges letting freedom ring and criticizes welfare-state trends.
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Russell Baker dies at 93. a tribute from a Tucumcari journalist
Steve Hansen honors Russell Baker, the New York Times Observer columnist, who died January 21 at 93. Baker's 750 word twice weekly ballet in a phone booth spanned 1962 to 1998, shaping readers with humor and crisp deadline prose.
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NFL Big Business and Fans Lose Faith in the Game
Tom McDonald of the New Mexico Community News Exchange argues the NFL has become a multi billion dollar enterprise that dominates fans and culture. He cites costly Super Bowl ads high ticket prices and delayed games while criticizing trademarks and league power.
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