Debt collection boom fuels aggressive tactics and reform calls
A national view notes a $60 billion secondary debt market where debts are bought cheaply and pursued fiercely. It cites a surge in complaints to the FTC, possible auto dialer use to cell phones, and calls for tighter enforcement of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
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Commercial Appeal
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TARP extension debated as bailout winds down
The program created to stabilize markets may extend beyond December 31, risking unobligated funds turning into a slush fund. Treasury Secretary Geithner could push an extension to October, but critics urge lapse and stronger FDIC backing to handle future crises.
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Congress
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TARP
Neil Barofsky
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Mesa Middle School Names Four Students of the Month
Twenty five years ago Mesa Middle School announced four students of the month Tim Parker Leslie Tucker Sean Mahoney and Olivia Gomez. At Valley View Elementary Vikings of the month honors went to seventeen students across grades from kindergarten to sixth with named recipients including Chris Brewington Nancy Nelson Candice Bolina Shane Hoover Brett Jepsen Millicent Mobbley Debra Montoya Jeremey Pieratt Mike Brown Tahnee Richards Carolyn Costello Ryder Richards Matthew Torres Michael Lauderdale Jennifer Wilson Angela Herrera and Katie Neblett.
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Chester A. Parker
Leslie Tucker
Robert H. Tucker
Sean Mahoney
Tom M. Tydings
Olivia Gomez
Elfredo Gomez
Valley View Elementary School
Chris Brewington
Nancy Nelson
Candice Bolina
Shane Hoover
Brett Jepsen
Millicent Mobbley
Debra Montoya
Jeremey Pieratt
Mike Brown
Tahnee Richards
Carolyn Costello
Ryder Richards
Matthew Torres
Michael Lauderdale
Jennifer Wilson
Angela Herrera
Katie Neblett
Copenhagen climate pact risks US economy and little earth gain
Ed Feulner warns against a global warming treaty at Copenhagen that could shack le the American economy. He cites Kyoto's failing promises, Waxman Markey costs, and Byrd Hagel opposition, urging US focus on national emissions cuts and economic protection.
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Obama echoes Soviet Afghan endgame in war’s wary parallels
Moscow compares U S and NATO strategy to Soviet conduct in Afghanistan. The piece notes 14 500 Soviet deaths versus 850 American losses, highlights insurgency roots, external support flows, and the Taliban’s isolation. It contrasts air power use and civilian impact with Soviet heavy handed tactics, suggesting lessons for today.
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Barack Obama
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Tax junk food not staples, says Albuquerque chamber
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce urges New Mexico to reimpose a food tax but favors targeting junk food over essentials like fruits vegetables and baby food. The piece notes the 1933 tax ended in 2005 and cites regressive effects and limited food stamp reliance.
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Bill Richardson
New Mexico
Alabama
Mississippi
Taxation and Revenue Department
GACC
New Mexico Voices For Children
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