New Mexico lawmakers pay and budget gaps analyzed
A study by the Illinois Policy Institute finds high state legislative salaries correlate with large budget shortfalls. New Mexico shows a 6.3 percent gap last year rising to 22 percent this year, while ten high-paying states average over 30 percent. The piece notes long sessions and salary ties, plus proposed cuts such as reducing appointees and selling the state jet to trim costs.
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Illinois Policy Institute
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New Mexico
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Pennsylvania
Illinois
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Ohio
Alaska
Wisconsin
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Utah
Texas
Mississippi
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Nebraska
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Arkansas
Louisiana
Rangel Ethics Probe Cites Possible Laws and Violations
The July 30 subcommittee report on Charles Rangel alleges he violated House rules and federal law while chairing the Ways and Means Committee. It details alleged misconduct including solicitations from business interests for a center at City College of New York, use of a rent stabilized apartment as a campaign office, and undisclosed income. The panel urges only a reprimand.
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Charles Rangel
House
Ways and Means Committee
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City College of New York
Missing Defense Department money fuels public outrage
The piece laments the loss of 9 billion dollars from Iraqi oil revenue once intended for repairing war damage. It argues the Pentagon knows where at least 5 percent went but cannot account for the remaining 95 percent and questions who will face accountability. It criticizes Congress and Washington for repeated fiscal mismanagement.
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Defense Department
Pentagon
Congress
Obama expands overseas style to domestic terror threats
The piece argues that the Obama administration adopts an overseas assassination framework for U.S. citizens deemed radical. It cites Bren n an and Blair on direct actions and cites an executive order granting Interpol immunities. It asserts a shift to full coordination of home and abroad security actions.
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U.S
John Brennan
National Intelligence
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Dennis Blair
Congress
Barack Obama
Interpol
United States of America
Doonesbury Dear Dr Gott Dyslexia Letter
A reader explains lifelong reading difficulties and dyslexia after years of feeling dumb. He recalls hospital time for reflection and notes discovering dyslexia at age 69 while caring for family and considering how actors memorize lines.
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DR. Gott
Dyslexia Awareness Column Urges Early Help and Insight
A reader requests a dedicated column on dyslexia, describing memory and reading struggles in herself and a relative. The letter explains dyslexia as a brain translation impairment and outlines early signs, assessment methods, lack of cure, and remedial multisensory education to help affected children.
Artesia youths complete Army training and enlist in Air Force program
Pvt. Felipe A. Briseno, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Briseno of Artesia, finished a unit and organization supply specialist course at Fort Lee Virginia. He is a 1984 Artesia High School graduate. Joseph d Entremont, son of Glenda d Entremont of Artesia, has joined the Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program through the Roswell recruiting office with Tech Sergeant William Blow as his recruiter.
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