Military retirement reform and 85 percent pay cut concerns
MOAA warns that QRMC proposals to shift to a civilian style system and delay full retired pay could slash lifetime benefits for veterans. A newly retiring E-7 with 20 years could see total life pay drop by about 1.6 million dollars, with year 40 and 60 scenarios illustrating drastic changes. The piece calls for reducing pork and prioritizing congressional pension cuts as a first step.
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Military Officers Association of America
MOAA
Brooklynbadboy
Dailykos.com
Congress
Addi
QRMC
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense
Obama
GAO
Gress
Norquist
Mobile mammography van to visit Roswell convention center
Assured Imaging and state partners will bring a free screening mobile mammography unit to the convention center at 912 N Main on Aug 26 for Medicaid and insured women. Appointments via 888-233-6121. benefits questions may call ID card numbers. The event includes other health and community notices in Roswell including a seminar, golf event, social, and markets.
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Assured Imaging
Convention Center
N. Main
New Mexico Salad
Blue Cross and
Blue Shield of
N.M
Lovelace Salad
Molina Healthcare
Presbyterian Health Plan
Assured Imaging Women’s Wellness
Eastern Regional Authority Board Meeting Aug 27 at 10:30
The Executive Board of the Eastern Regional Authority Board of Commissioners will meet August 27 at 10 30 a.m. at 106 E Reed St. For more information call 622 0881. Natasha MacKay book signing August 27 12 to 3 p.m. at Inspirations Unlimited 2810 N Main. Chaves County Republicans ice cream social August 27 4 30 to 7 p.m. 2201 W Mescalero. For more info call 623 5695.
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Salvation Army
Chaves County
P.E.O
Cottey College
Nevada
Missouri
Allison
Chaves County Courthouse Lawn
Housing Authority
Eastern Regional Authority Board of Commissioners
E. Reed St
Tions Unlimited Book Store
N. Main
W. Mescalero
Letter to the Editor on Norquist and Washington conduct
A reader denounces chaotic Washington politics and Grover Norquist as a hostage taker. They urge non politicians, everyday Americans, to form a citizen commission and reject partisan critics. The writer calls for accountability, tax fairness, and a return to civic norms.
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Washington, D.C
Washington
Grover Norquist
Senate
of Representatives
United States
Norquist
Dear Doctor Gott on urinary issues and second opinions
Reader asks about persistent urinary symptoms and testing. Dr Gott recommends evaluation by a urologist, possible cystoscopy, suggests cranberry juice and vitamin A, and offers Health Reports and ordering details.
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U.S
Peter Gott
P.O
Lakeville
Askdrgottmd
Peter H. Gott
Dr. Gott
Virginia shifts from lovers to business as state touts gains
Cal Thomas argues Virginia outperforms the nation in business policy. He cites CNBC branding Virginia best state for business and a Politico-affiliated Pollina study praising Virginia's fiscal plan and Rainy Day Fund. He criticizes federal policies and endorses Republican governance as model for 2012.
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Kaine
CNBC
Virginia
Washington Post
McDonnell
General Assembly
Sur
Texas
Rick Perry
Pollina
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Richmond
Bob McDonnell
Cal Thomas
Tribune Media Services
Kenmore Ave
Buffalo
N.Y
Cal Thomas At
Tribune.com
Tribune Media Services, Inc
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