Mortgage relief ideas to prevent foreclosures and aid housing recovery
The piece argues for federal actions to help homeowners facing delinquencies and possible foreclosure. It advocates principal reductions via bankruptcy court modifications, TARP funds to support borrowers, extended Fed support for mortgage lending, and expanded loan modifications beyond the current program to sustain the nascent economic recovery.
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Washington approves flag expansion in 1794
On January 13 1794 President George Washington approved a measure adding two stars and two stripes to the flag after Vermont and Kentucky joined the union. The extra stripes were later reduced back to the original 13.
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Roswell teachers honored at NCTE convention
Franklin D Schlatter of Roswell High was re elected to a third term as SLATE chair at the NCTE convention in Detroit He will serve until the Philadelphia convention next November Genevieve Mattlage and Jennifer White received a Young Chang studio upright piano for Berrendo Middle School at Roswell Mall Awards went to Spring Boehler and Jack Harris for essay contests respectively
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State budget battle splits on cuts and taxes
Gov. Bill Richardson and the Legislative Finance Committee push for further spending cuts and potential revenue increases to balance the New Mexico budget. Lawmakers question personal costs, agency pruning, and the fairness of deeper belt tightening across government and universities while voters weigh service cuts against tax raises.
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British election drama and snow cripple UK politics
The piece notes a tide of headlines around Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Labour facing setback as David Cameron leads in polls. It cites a cabinet coup attempt, a GQ worst dressed tag, and a bizarre Iris Robinson scandal while Britain endures heavy snow and ongoing political theatre.
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Floridians Struggle With Unseasonably Cold Weather
Florida residents confront a rare cold snap with temperatures in the 30s. Notable impacts include power outages, travel disruptions, school closures, and concerns over the citrus industry as Florida’s orange crops and juice supply face damage during the cold spell.
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