Detroit to pursue bankruptcy to cut pensions and debts
U.S. Judge Steven Rhodes ruled Detroit may use Chapter 9 to reduce employee pensions and restructure more than 18 billion dollars of debt, signaling a careful process to balance creditor losses with pension cuts while addressing city services and long troubled finances. The decision frames next steps with 100000 creditors and 23000 retirees in mind, as Kevyn Orr leads the filing.
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Updated healthcare.gov earns mixed reviews in first test
Reporters note mixed experiences with the redesigned health exchange. Some counselors report quicker signups and lower errors while others see no improvements and persistent delays. CMS says response times improved, but third party monitors cite slower sessions in several states.
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Asian nations dominate international test results
Washington AP The United States lags behind many Asian and European peers on a global exam. Education Secretary Arne Duncan calls the results a picture of educational stagnation as U S scores fail to reach the top 20 in math reading or science. Shanghai leads while Singapore South Korea Japan and Hong Kong rank high and Vietnam improves math and science on its first participation.
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PISA scores show U S leads in reading science and math
International averages reach 494 in science and 481 globally in math while U S results run 497 in science and 498 in reading. Peruvian scores lag at 373 reading 368 math. Massachusetts outperforms the world in all three subjects as it boosts participation for state results.
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Longtime Roswell resident Hank Ballard dies at 70
Graveside services for James Fenton Hank Ballard 70 of Roswell will be held December 5 2013 at South Park Cemetery in Roswell with Dr. Doug Mills and Harley Parnell officiating. A memorial will follow at First United Methodist Church. Ballard born August 17 1943 in Wyatt Missouri lived much of his life in the region. He served in the Air Force and worked as a data processing manager for several companies in southeast New Mexico and later as an independent consultant. He is survived by wife Carolyn and two sons Kevin and Craig plus grandchildren and siblings. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are named. Services directed by Anderson Bethany Funeral Home.
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