End of the world musings and political angst mix outcry
A Santa Fe reader gibes at doomsday hype while railing at brinkmanship in politics and gun culture. He cites the fiscal cliff, shootings, and media sensationalism, urging reflection on environmentalism and party polarization. He signs from Santa Fe with contact details.
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Jay Miller
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Editorial calls for fast Afghan troop withdrawal
The piece argues the Pentagon progress report shows 68,000 American troops should depart Afghanistan quickly and safely, not by 2014. It criticizes Bush's Iraq shift, notes Afghan forces' limited independence, and urges keeping economic aid while over ruling a long stay. New York Times opinion.
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United States
NATO
White House
George W. Bush
Iraq
Obama
Afghanistan
New York Times
North Korea’s rising missiles take on dangerous new tone
The article reviews eight months of failed and successful North Korean missile launches. It notes a shift from comic doings to a serious threat as experts warn of advancing ICBM and nuclear capabilities. It calls for united U.S. action to curb Pyongyang and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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North Korea
Disney
Kim Jong UN
Kim Jong Il
Andrei Lankov
South Korea
Kookmin University
Los Angeles Times
U.S
Iran
Charitable deductions under fire in fiscal policy push
The piece argues Obama and the White House aim to raise revenue by curbing charitable tax deductions as part of a broader plan to close loopholes and cut spending. It cites Orszag and Obama statements linking limits on itemized deductions to funding health care reform and notes nonprofits fear impact during the recession.
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George W. Bush
Obama
Congress
White House
Office of Management and Budget
Peter Orszag
Orszag
Dear Doctor K Tattoo Risks for Teens
Doonesbury advises discussing with a teen why he wants a tattoo and ensuring careful consideration. Tattoos are permanent and removal is often painful, may require laser treatment with variable success, and can leave scars. Teens should understand all risks before deciding.
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New Mexico Landmen's Association picks 1988 leaders
Blaine Hess of Hondo Oil and Gas Co is elected 1988 president at the New Mexico Landmen's Association meeting. Ken Barbe, Sue Raby, Jim Ball, and Tony Krakauskas also receive top posts as the group, formed in 1951, with 300 plus members across Texas and New Mexico, continues to cover exploration to distribution.
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Blaine Hess
Hondo Oil and Gas Co
New Mexico Landmen’s Association
Hess
Roswell
Ken Barbe
Manzano Oil Corp
Sue Raby
Jim Ball
Yates Petroleum Corp
Tony Krakauskas
Hondo Oil and Gas
Texas
New Mexico
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