E-911 fees and utilities ask for more from users
In 1991 to 2012 era New Mexico, the push for E-911 added a 50 cent line item to phone bills as a regulatory revenue, later followed by Caller ID. The piece argues regulated utilities extract hidden charges, cites lobbyists and perks, and calls for stronger PRC candidate qualifications and conflict of interest rules.
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Baloney
US West
Demon
E-911
Santa Fe
PNM
Johnston
New Mexico
Public Regulation Commission
PRC
Merilee Dannemann
Triplespacedagain
New Mexico News Services
Editorial: Small business hits from tax policy fears
The piece argues federal tax increases risk hurting small business and long term growth. It cites investor behavior, Apple share declines, and cites Dan Mitchell of the Cato Institute noting higher capital gains and dividends taxes. Costco and Washington Post cut taxes with dividends to dodge higher rates. It notes Obama and supporters push for higher taxes on the wealthy, but warns small firms feel the squeeze first due to liquidity and cash flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple
Reuters
Dan Mitchell
Libertarian Cato Institute
Mitchell
Costco Wholesale Corp
Washington Post Company
Barack Obama
Obama
California
Jerry Brown
The
Small Business Administration
Office of Advocacy
Spending, Pledges, and the Balanced Tax Debate
The speaker criticizes Grover Norquist for anti tax pledge influence and notes a desire for pledges against spending growth. Obama supports tax increases as part of a deficit solution, framing it as a balanced approach.
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Grover Norquist
Americans For Tax Reform
Grover
Obama
Doonesbury Cartoons Highlight Government Spending Concerns
The piece critiques rising federal outlays from 2003 to 2008 and the ballooning deficit near 4 trillion dollars, arguing spending growth outpaces inflation and GDP. It cites figures, notes partisan views, and contrasts Clinton era balances with current policies, while a separate medical column discusses juvenile rheumatoid arthritis treatments and side effects.
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Ron Hart
Bill Clinton
Treating Juvenile Arthritis Balances Relief and Risks
Doctors balance relief of suffering and long term bone protection in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. NSAIDs curb inflammation but may cause ulcers. COX-2 inhibitors reduce stomach risk. Corticosteroids are fast acting but can weaken bones and stunt growth, so used briefly. DMARDs like methotrexate offer relief but may damage liver. children are carefully monitored. Over 30 years advances in cytokine research improved understanding of inflammation.
Airman Thorp Completes Jet Engine Course at Chanute AFB
Airman Lyndel Thorp has graduated from the U.S. Air Force jet engine mechanic course at Chanute Air Force Base. A 1980 Carlsbad High School graduate, he is the son of Bobby G. Thorp of Ruidoso and grandson of Julia L. Neatherlin of Carlsbad. The training covered jet engine repair and maintenance with emphasis on ground safety practices.
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Lyndel Thorp
U.S. Air Force
Chanute Air Force Base
Thorp
Carlsbad High School
Bobby G. Thorp
Ruidoso
Julia L. Neatherlin
Carlsbad
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