Cliff Talks Edge Toward Revenue Increases and Tax Reform
The piece outlines possible compromise talks to raise revenue, rein in Medicare, and perhaps lift the $16.4 trillion borrowing limit. It notes Obama’s stance against extending top-rate tax cuts and GOP proposals to raise revenue without higher rates. It mentions McConnell pressuring a vote and Reid’s refusal, with economists warning of recession risk if the fiscal cliff deadlines hit.
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Harry Reid
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Local woman celebrates 100th birthday in Roswell community
Bert Belt marked a century with family and friends at the Roswell center where she has lived, joining two other residents who reached 100. Her daughter Nancy Kilgore recalled Belt’s long life of activity from horseshoes and pool to tambourine playing in the 1980s.
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Nancy Kilgore
New Mexico
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Betty Rodriguez
Germany
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Escalating clashes mark Egypts widening political rift
Fighting between pro and anti Morsi camps intensified across Cairo and Nile Delta cities after clashes near the presidential palace. Protesters burned Brotherhood offices in Suez and Ismailia as advisers resigned and judges threatened to boycott a referendum on the constitution.
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Egypt
Morsi
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Brussels
U.S
Hillary Clinton
Zaghloul el-Balshi
Muslim Brotherhood
Salvation Army seeks bell ringing world record pledges
The Salvation Army in Chaves County runs a bell ringing event at the Roswell post office aiming to break the world 60 hour record. Ryan Gass, 21, will ring with five minute breaks each hour, donations pledged per hour to fund the Salvation Army. Sponsors include Walgreens Pioneer Bank Golden Corral and Roswell Wool. Contributions are tax deductible. Contact 622-8700 to sponsor or pledge.
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Chaves County
Gass
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J.O.Y. Centers, Inc
Rudy Garcia
Roswell Symphony Orchestra
Oil & Gas Industry
Stacie L. Sexe
CPA
Armstrong Energy Corporation
A Johnson Enterprises
Sanders
Bruin, Coll & Worley
Kay McMillan
Syria conflict deepens as Lebanon, Turkey feel spillover
The piece notes Sunni Lebanese men killed in Syria and Damascus led by the Alawite ruling circle. Clinton warns Assad may turn to chemical weapons while NATO missiles to Turkey signal allied support. Unrest drags on with 40,000 dead and spillover fears across the region.
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Brussels
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Turkey
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Siles
Jordan
Israel
Hezbollah
Rafik Hariri
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Jihad Makdissi
London
Makdissi
BBBS Training for Volunteers on Child Development
The staff provides volunteer training on child development and handling situations with children who have been impacted by caregiving changes. Training covers common issues, supporting youth, and effective response strategies.
Local charity seeks volunteers for high risk roles
The organization seeks volunteers over 18 for high risk tasks with background checks. No cost to participate. Opportunities exist beyond child care for fundraising and outreach. Call 627 2227 or visit 1717 W. Second St. or bbbssenm.org for details.
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