New Mexico Relational Politics Behind Confirmation Delays
New Mexico secretary designate Hanna Skandera faces confirmation trouble as legislators delay hearings amid cross party dynamics. She cites the state's relational culture, slower pace, and reliance on personal ties as factors shaping the nomination battle. Gov. Martinez backs Skandera despite ongoing opposition and a pending Rules Committee invitation to communities statewide.
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Welfare benefits unfairly target the middle class says Times study
An editorial argues against drug testing for public assistance by citing a New York Times analysis showing the middle class receives the bulk of government aid while the very poor see a shrinking share. It highlights rural Missouri counties and St. Louis where aid exceeds 40 percent of income. The piece urges policy based on facts over ideology.
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Preventing bedsores in bedridden elderly relatives
Guidance for caregivers to reduce pressure and prevent sores for a bedridden mother. Change position every two to four hours, use foam mats or sheepskin, elevate limbs with pillows, and protect heels with cushions. Lift rather than drag, keep skin clean, and inspect daily for signs of irritation or redness.
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Americans Becoming Nation of Takers Now Relies on Federal Aid
A Heritage Foundation report titled The 2012 Index of Dependence on Government notes 67.3 million Americans rely on federal assistance for food shelter clothing college tuition and health care costing about $2.5 trillion annually. Nearly half of Americans do not pay federal income taxes while the average beneficiary receives $32 748 in benefits, higher than the typical disposable income.
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Marine Lance Cpl Archuleta earns aviation efficiency trophy
25 years ago on February 22 1987 Marine Lance Cpl Antonio C Archuleta son of Tony Archuleta Jr and Dena Jacobs of Roswell received the Commandant s Aviation Efficiency Trophy for 1986 His Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 at Cherry Point earned the award for meritorious service from July 1 1985 to June 30 1986 The unit logged over 6000 accident free flight hours in TAV 8A and AV 8B aircraft and maintained an 83 percent mission capability during that period.
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