U.S. health spending hits $2.3 trillion in 2008 amid recession
A federal analysis shows health expenditures rose 4.4 percent in 2008 to $2.3 trillion, or 16.2 percent of GDP, with Medicare spending growing faster than 2007. Medicaid enrollment rose with unemployment, while private premiums and out-of-pocket costs slowed.
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New Mexico Legislature mulls tax hike vs spending cuts
Lawmakers debate closing a 200 million gap with revenue raises or deeper cuts lashed across agencies including Human Services and public schools. Some oppose tax hikes during a recession, urging reductions and year by year tightening as votes remain uncertain.
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Lucky” Varela
Santa Fe
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Roswell
Jennings
Mattarco
Retirement marks end of long serving shopkeeper era
Gordon continues from page AI notes Burns plans a relaxing retirement filled with reading. She says she will miss her customers most, praising the many wonderful people she has worked with over the years and noting that customers are what made the job.
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New Rules Tighten Airport Security After Christmas Attempt
The Obama administration ordered enhanced screening at U.S. and international airports after Umar Abdulmutallab tried to blow up a Detroit-bound jet on Christmas Day. TSA described full body scans, pat-downs, and bag checks as general measures affecting passengers worldwide.
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