Congress Vote Sets Pay Raises for Top Federal Officials
The Senate blocked an effort to stop raises of about 12 900 annually for Congress and 2 500 other federal top officials, with increases to take effect Feb 20. The plan would raise House salaries from 44 500 to 57 500 and lift pay for vice president cabinet members Supreme Court justices and other senior staff. Supporters say rises match private sector and curb talent drain. opponents warn of another political quote rich man’s club.
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New Mexico Eyes Tax Route to Energy Crisis Solution
A third approach to NM energy woes favors a natural gas unit tax over price controls. HB221 would replace a 2.55 percent gas tax with 10 cents per MCF, estimating about 108 million dollars yearly, with 98 million borne by out of state consumers. A study fund and a temporary energy facility siting council are also proposed.
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Carter's mixed reception to 31 billion stimulus plan
President Carter pushes a 31 billion package to spur jobs and cut taxes while facing mixed criticism from Federal Reserve Chair Arthur Burns who calls the plan inefficient though prudent. Congress questions Blumenthal Mauhall Kreps over details as Carter vows reforms in regulations taxes welfare and government size.
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Gas official accuses industry speaker of threats to NM Legislature
New Mexico State Rep. Dennis Pena says a natural gas industry speaker threatened and insulted lawmakers at a Santa Fe dinner hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Rep. Boyd Scott counters the speaker was offering a blunt warning about price controls, while Pena cites past threats from uranium interests.
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Postal Service Delivers Mail Despite Arctic Winter
Across western and northern New York the Postal Service faced near blizzards and record low temperatures delaying deliveries in Buffalo Rochester and Watertown. Some service returned midweek but snowbound roads and rural areas in northern Maine also slowed carriers.
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First Woman Joins RISD Board Raises Roswell School History
Roswell’s Mrs. Bobby R. Spanky Baldock becomes the first woman on the Roswell Independent School District Board, though prior Roswell and county boards included D R Haymaker 1914 17 and Estelle Pope Hayes in the early 1920s. Superintendent Pomeroy notes separate city and county boards existed until their 1968 consolidation. Baldock won election Tuesday.
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