Policies vs Promises on Job Creation in Obama Plan
The article argues that Obama’s promises to boost employment clash with EPA smog rules and regulatory costs estimated at up to 90 billion dollars. It contends that stricter taxes and regulations hinder small business, delaying job growth and recovery, and calls for a business-friendly climate to sustain hiring.
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Lisa Jackson
Environmental Protection Agency
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Jackson
Congress
Obama
Washington
Associated Press
United States Ratifies Peace Treaty Ending Revolutionary War
On January 14 1784 the United States ratified a peace treaty with England ending the Revolutionary War. This historic action marked formal acknowledgment of peace and set the stage for future negotiations and national development.
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United States
England
Connecticut Fundamental Orders Adopted in 1639
In 1639 the Fundamental Orders became Connecticut’s first constitution. In 1858 Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie narrowly escaped Felice Orsini led assassination attempt.
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Napoleon III
Felice Orsini
Cheryl Koren Promoted to Captain at Aviano Air Base
Cheryl D. Koren daughter of retired Senior Master Sgt and Mrs John A Koren has been promoted to captain She serves as base administration chief with the 19th Combat Support Squadron at Aviano Air Base Italy Sierra Middle School elects four student council officers and three Honor Society officers for 1984 85 Alicia Rodriquez Kim Carter Laura Hernandez and Jeanie Quiroz headline student council officers Susan Matthews Jennifer Norcross and Barbara Villarreal lead Honor Society officers
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Cheryl D. Koren
John A. Koren
Koren
Eastern New Mexico University
Aviano
Italy
Sierra Middle School
Alicia Rodriquez
Rod Rodriquez
Kim Carter
John Carter
Laura Hernandez
Eloytta Hernandez
Jeanie Quiroz
Julian Quiroz
Honor Society
Susan Matthews
Don Matthews
Jennifer Norcross
Tom Norcross
Barbara Villarreal
Darwin Anderson
Legislative squeeze play tightens as 2010 session opens
The 2010 New Mexico Legislature nears its Jan 19 start with a 14 page Finance Committee outline. Gov Richardson proposes a $5.36 billion recurring budget and $5.42 billion revenue for FY11, aided by $200 million in new revenue expectations. The LFC recommends $5.34 billion, underscoring funding growth for Human Services while noting revenue declines.
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Bill Richardson
Secretary of State
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Enue
Richardson
New Mexico
LFC
Ifc
Nmlegis
Human Services Department
Department
Luciano “Lucky” Varela
Post-racial era remarks spark national race row
Senate Leader Reid faced sharp backlash over comments characterizing Obama as light skinned with no Negro dialect. The episode underscores ongoing racial tensions in the United States and echoes past controversies over race and leadership.
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Senate
Harry Reid
Barack Obama
America
United States
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Reid
D-New
Trent Lott
Mississippi
Strom Thurmond
Democrats warn health reform will raise costs and tax marriage
The speaker argues against the health care package, claiming it will raise taxes on unmarried couples who marry, tax excessive insurance, penalize marriage, and fund a baby nurse program. Polls show widespread opposition and perceived higher costs, with blame shifted to Democrats and Obama for the bill’s failures.
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Martin Vaughn
Wall Street Journal
Obama
IRS
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