Health care reform: leaders reject conference committee meetings
National Opinion notes that Pelosi Reid and Obama declined open conference committee talks on the health care reform bill. The piece argues reform is needed but urges a transparent approach to a process that affects a sixth of the economy and every American, calling for more sunshine in negotiations.
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Brian P. Lamb
C-Span
House
Senate
Nancy Pelosi
Harry Reid
Barack Obama
Sierra Madre
White House
U.S
Pelosi
Reid
Obama
China trade policy sparks global risk and calls for restraint
The New York Times guest editorial argues China’s export-led growth and currency manipulation raise worldwide economic weakness and risk a broad trade war. It notes U S tariffs, India complaints, and forums urging market-oriented exchange rates while warning continued policy may provoke protective measures globally.
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China
Obama
Congress
Washington
India
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum
New York Times
Goddard High names January Students of the Month
Shay Hellums is Ellis Student of the Month at Goddard High School. He is a 1984 Boys State delegate, listed in Who's Who, and president of the Spanish Club. He plans to study industrial engineering at New Mexico State University.
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Shay Hellums
Ellis
Goddard High School
Hellums
Billy Hellums
New Mexico State University
Michelle Patterson
Morgan Patterson
Ray Vasquez
Tom L. Vasquez
Elks
Vernon R. Erickson
Robert V. Erickson
Melvin Lee Mobley
Mel L. Mobley
Roswell High School
Todd Andes
Wesley Andes
Jess Lilley
Jim Lilley
Costs and benefits of athletics in New Mexico
The piece argues state budget fights mock UNM and NMSU admin costs while praising footballs payoffs. It notes big time bowls, the BCS system, and revenues from Boise State and TCU boosting Pacific Northwest conferences. It suggests legislators may reexamine regional athletic budgets.
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Santa FE
University of New Mexico
UNM
Alabama
Nick Saban
New Mexico
New Mexico State University
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Lobos
Aggies
Boise State University
Texas Christian University
NMSU
Boise State
TCU
David
Jay Miller
la Tosa
Hotmail
Opportunity Scholarship program faces Congress battle
The Opportunity Scholarship in Washington D C helps about 1700 DC students escape failing public schools. Lawmakers failed to renew in 2009, dropping hundreds from the program while parents and students urge continuation, arguing private schools offer life changing opportunities.
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Descartes
Benjamin Franklin
Mark Twain
Ronald
Washington, D.C
District of Columbia
Congress
Latasha Bennet
The
Heritage Foundation
D.C
Carmen Holassie
Adrienne Lynch
New Mexico Energy Cabinet Shakeup Sparks Debate
The piece argues for energy policy rooted in science and criticizes Gov Bill Richardson appointee Joan na Prokop and successor Ron Goldstein. It links Prokop to the Pit Rule and cites economic woes from oil and gas sector declines. It notes NM faces budget strain amid anti energy stance and calls for better leadership.
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New Mexico
Bill Richardson
Joanna Prokop
Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
Department of Game and Fish
California
Prokop
Albuquerque Journal
Richardson
Department of Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources
Ron Gold
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