Inflation outpaces wages squeezing spending power
Government data show inflation outpacing wage gains with real weekly pay down 1.6 percent in 2009 the sharpest since 1990. Health care and college costs rise while energy surges push prices higher, masking slow core inflation and weak consumer spending.
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Lujan proposes temporary tax increases to balance NM budget
House Speaker Ben Lujan proposes raising New Mexico base gross receipts tax by 0.5 percentage points and adding a 1 percent surtax on joint filers earning over 150000. If enacted during a 30 day session these could add 240 million and 56.3 million respectively, aiming to avoid deeper spending cuts.
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Obama to campaign in Mass for Coakley amid health bill push
President Obama heads to Massachusetts to stump for Martha Coakley as polls show a tight race against Republican Scott Brown for Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. Vice President Biden joins with an email attack on Brown over taxing Wall Street.
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Deeds Missing In Larceny Report And Swing Set Taken
A man reported larceny in the 1700 block of North Lea Avenue after discovering the title deeds to his properties vanished between December 1 and January 14. In a separate incident in the 200 block of West Tilden Street, a known person removed a woman’s swing set during move out, claiming landlord permission which was denied. The swing set has not been returned.
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Local Roswell Police Blotter Highlights Vehicle Theft and Burglary
A red Toyota Camry was stolen from Roswell Toyota at 2211 W Second St after being used as a trade in on a new vehicle. A burglary in the 800 block of West Summit Street saw $150 in computer materials taken. the suspect threatened to sell the victim’s computer over a paid phone bill. A gas theft report at 1219 E Second St was retracted as not affiliated with WHR Inc. the thief later returned to settle a debt and was confirmed not a WHR employee.
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