Postal Service Faces Change Amid Online Shift
The Postal Service seeks reform to survive digital demand and privatization pressure. Proposals include five day delivery, retiree health reforms, and expanded retail services. Five day mail would save about 40 billion over 10 years while preserving Saturday access for offices and express mail.
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Letter to Obama questions wealth redistribution honesty
A reader chastises President Obama for redistributing wealth, claims to know his 2009 income of 5 million dollars, and demands a personal payment of 4 950 000 with a promise to distribute 50 000 to 99 people then return 50 000, challenging his honesty. The letter ends with anticipation of a reply.
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Councilor Dusty Huckabee Fixes Park Slide
Dear Editor praises Councilor Dusty Huckabee for promptly repairing the curly slide at Spring River Park after several summers of neglect. The speaker notes repeated calls to Parks and Recreation and council staff led to parts being fixed and replaced within a week.
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Artesia and Hagerman natives complete Army training
25 years ago on April 22 1985 Army Reserve Pvt Manuel R Gomez Jr son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Gomez of Artesia completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood He was a 1983 Artesia High School graduate Pvt 1st Class Wayne R Hatton son of Harvey W Hatton of Hagerman and Margaret Wheeler of Maryland finished Army military police OSUT at Fort McClellan OSUT spans 13 weeks combining basic and advanced individual training.
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Candidates debate cuts to state government in New Mexico
In a New Mexico coverage, six gubernatorial candidates respond to a prompt to name two state functions to eliminate, with named agencies and potential savings. Responses span Allen Weir to Janice Arnold-Jones, noting agency consolidations, waste reduction, and shifts between departments, while Pete Domenici Jr. offered no reply.
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Republican feud tests GOP fortunes in key Senate fights
The AP reports a bitter clash between conservative Tea Party backed challengers and centrist incumbents in Florida Arizona Utah Kentucky and New Hampshire threatens Republican fortunes ahead of the 2010 midterms. The struggle could affect future presidential prospects and voter turnout as moderates question party direction.
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Unusual ideas about travel rights and gender identity
The piece contrasts European travel subsidies with a joke like scheme and then examines Maine gender expression rights. It notes the Maine Human Rights Commission proposing universal gender expression while authorities debate bathroom access and sports grouping. It cites the APA’s DSM revisions re gender identity issues and the culture war over medical labeling versus human rights subsidies.
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