Civil rights progress and personal reflections on tolerance in New Mexico
Tom McDonald reflects on civil rights gains from the 1950s onward, noting changes in attitudes toward gay, lesbian, and transgender people, the 2013 legalization of same sex marriage in New Mexico, and broader rights advances including the ADA and women in leadership. He emphasizes ongoing progress and Independence Day optimism.
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Banks face criticism over fees and alleged fraud
An analysis claims major banks including Citicorp JPMorgan Chase Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland profited from a currency rigging scheme totaling 85 billion with nine billion in fines and three years of corporate probation. It highlights overdraft fee enforcement actions by Regions Bank and consumer losses totaling 49 million in illegal charges guided by an opt‑in requirement.
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Royal Banks of Scotland
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Federal Reserve System
Lawsuits spark over doctored audit and 15 provider suspensions
New Mexico's HSD struck a sentence in an auditor report, triggering suspension of Medicaid payments to 15 behavioral health providers amid lawsuits alleging altered findings. The disputed process linked to the Public Consulting Group audit raised questions about fraud conclusions and due process for affected providers.
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Mind body therapies can ease chronic pain
Dear reader, mind body techniques may reduce ongoing pain by altering brain response to pain signals. Deep breathing and the relaxation response calm the body, potentially reducing medication needs.
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