Shifting American family forms challenge policy makers
A Census Bureau study shows most U S families no longer have school age children at home and many with children live in single parent households mainly led by women. The report urges policies to support intact families while easing single parent stress through paid family leave child care and health coverage.
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Gasoline price hike sparks reader questions
Dear Editor letters challenge New Mexico tax policy and rebates on gasoline. The writer argues a 1994 refund was kept and prices rose by 9 cents per gallon, blaming greed and possible monopoly. Criticism targets state AG remarks on supply and competition in New Mexico markets and notes wage constraints on average workers facing high gas costs.
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Main Street
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City considers ad space on buses for revenue
Editor notes transit buses carry unused advertising space. Proposes city assigns canvassers to seek business sponsorships, creating potential income and extra jobs. Mentions Mall and Smith's complex as possible rider attractors.
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Roswell trio heads for training and camp return
Pvt. David G. Foster of Roswell is home on leave after basic Army training at Fort Ord and will leave Aug. 28 for Aberdeen Md for weapon maintenance training. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Foster of 2319 N Garden Ave. Lisa Enfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Enfield of Roswell, returns from Cimarronilla Ranch Camp for Girls at Ute Park Colfax County. Her eight week stay included horseback riding and arts and crafts. she was among 125 girls at the 139th session.
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Greens Are Too Many Shades In New Mexico Vote
In Santa Fe the environmental vote splits over Gov. Bruce King and Green Party candidate Roberto Mondragon. Kings relationship with greens soured by 1993 disputes over head of the Environment Department and environmental concessions. Mondragon, backed by a splinter Green Party, cites political pragmatism and money in a contentious campaign.
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Jim Baca
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AARP backs Mitchell plan amid drug price carveout
The AARP endorsed Mitchell's health care bill citing two solid proposals but the measure contains a clause exempting mail order pharmacies from prescription price controls. The exemption could boost AARP tied mail-order firms and raise concerns of special interests amid a broader push for federal subsidies and Medicare expansion.
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George Mitchell
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American Association of Retired Persons
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Senate
Mexico and Cuba elections spark regional tension
Independent observers hail Mexico’s vote as the cleanest in history though Cardenas disputes the result and calls upheaval. In Cuba, Fidel Castro gains temporary victory as the refugee issue dominates US policy with Clinton reshaping asylum rules and the embargo in focus.
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Carlos Salinas de Gortari
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