Bush reshapes economics team to push growth and jobs
President Bush replaces Treasury Secretary O Neill with John Snow and economic adviser Lindsey with Stephen Friedman as Congress braces rival tax cut plans. The White House aims to permanent tax cuts, curb spending, and deliver a stronger, steadier expansion amid unemployment near an eight year high.
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Letter to Editor Calls for Probe of School Leadership
A parent accuses Goddard High School administrators of covering up abuse in a sports program and failing to meet with district leaders. She urges voters to oppose a mill levy and bond issue to pressure the RISD leadership, claiming a breakdown in trust and a need for accountability.
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Roswell Officials Honor Maurice Ward for Sports Contributions
Twenty five years ago on December 17 1977 Maurice Ward received honors from the Roswell Officials Association for his work in local sports. A windstorm reached 63 mph blowing over Inez Payne’s camper. John W Peterson presented the cantata Love Transcending at Washington Avenue Baptist Church.
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Roswell Officials Association
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Richardson signals new mindset with cabinet planner move
Bill Richardson plans a cabinet level strategic planning and policy post with Bill Hume joining from the Albuquerque Journal. He also seeks to elevate the Agency on Aging with Michelle Lujan Grisham heading it, signaling a forward looking Roundhouse administration amid aging and security concerns.
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Bill Hume
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David Contarino
State Agency On Aging
R.L. Stockard
Homeland Security
Emer
Stockard
Jan Goodwin
Department of Finance and Administration
State Board of Finance
Goodwin
Robert Vigil
Bush sacks Paul ONeill amid economic disputes
Washington reports that President Bush dismissed Treasury Secretary Paul ONeill late last week after aides said his job was safe. The firing coincided with unemployment hitting 6 percent in November, signaling ongoing economic trouble as 2004 campaigning heats up.
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O'Neill
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Lott and Thurmond nostalgia beyond the birthday remarks
The piece argues Lott’s 2002 praise for Thurmond raises questions about his true views on race and policy. It notes his apology, rejects the idea of a hidden agenda, and compares the nostalgia for Jim Crow to broader old South sentiments without endorsing a return to slavery.
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Randall Jarrell
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