Federal prosecutors collect 8.7 million in New Mexico debts
The U S Attorney for New Mexico reported 8.7 million in collections in the last fiscal year from civil and criminal debts owed to the government or crime victims. The largest civil forfeiture involved a Puer to Penasco Getaway venture and three bank accounts, including a 220,771 balance at People's Bank in Albuquerque. The office also netted 1.9 million in an EPA case with United Nuclear Corp. National total 13.1 billion in funds nationwide.
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Albuquerque
U.S
United States
New Mexico
U.S. Attor
Neys
Puerto Penasco Getaway
Church
Environmental Protection Agency
United Nuclear Corp
Why a brief fall off the cliff could still aid the recovery
Economists argue that a short fiscal cliff to start 2013 would modestly hit most paychecks at first while spreading larger tax increases over the year. If no deal is reached, higher rates, extended unemployment, and delayed spending cuts could sap growth, though a quick agreement might limit damage and preserve confidence.
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Nonpartisan Tax Policy Center
Internal Revenue Service
CBO
Democrats Return to Power as Newcomers Join Legislature
Democrats Nate Cote and Jeff Steinborn reclaim seats in the House after two years out. Newcomers lobby lawmakers, some with local government experience, while Democrats hold 38 seats to 32 in the House and 25 to 17 in the Senate. The GOP reaches a record 49 seats, potentially aiding the governor on major items like repealing licenses for undocumented immigrants.
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Nate Cote
Jeff Steinborn
Senate
Bush hospitalizes for lingering bronchitis complications
Former President George H. W. Bush remains in Houston hospital after a prolonged cough linked to bronchitis. Doctors report fever worsened recently and a liquids only diet while the 41st president recovers. He has received visits from family, including Barbara, Neil, Maria, Dorothy, George W. Bush and Jeb Bush. Bush served as a Navy aviator in World War II and has recent publicized skydives on birthdays.
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Bush
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Associ
Barbara
Neil
Maria
Dorothy
Houston
Bethesda
George W. Bush
Jeb Bush
Pacific
White House
Mandela praised for guiding South Africa past apartheid
President Jacob Zuma joined Grace Machel and Mandela family in wishes at his Pretoria hospital bed. A Soweto resident called Mandela an icon of hope and said his release inspires many and promises more joyful years ahead.
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Mandela
South Africa
Jacob Zuma
Grace Machel
Pretoria
Hope
Fire safety tips on carbon monoxide
A speaker warns against entering homes where occupants are unconscious and stresses CO hazards. CD detectors are sold in hardware stores and in discount store hardware departments. The fire department offers CO level meters and free home checks, reachable at 624-6800.
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Navajo Nation
Joe Ruiz
Mexico
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People's Bank
Cliff
Ated Press
Florida
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Maine
Sipho Sibiko
Ment
United Way
ITO
Sandard
SAMON
Warri
Dyer
Verra Cotta
Joncesu
Reddy Insulation
Slatco
West
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