New Mexico corruption era traced from Billy the Kid to modern figures
The column reviews a long history of state corruption from two early treasurers jailed for payoffs to modern cases including judges and a sheriff. It notes Lincoln County killings, mob ties, and questions Gov. Martinez's Billy the Kid tourism angle amid the state’s tarnished image. It cites historian Ned Cantwell and suggests focus on Billy the Man instead.
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Susana Martinez
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Monique Jacobson
Jay Miller
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Editorial: Soft on white collar crime in mortgage saga
The FTC finalized a 108 million settlement benefiting nearly 500 000 homeowners cheated by Countrywide amid claims of deceit. top executives faced civil penalties but no criminal charges, prompting calls for jail time or statute reforms to deter white collar crime.
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Federal Trade Commission
Countrywide
FTC
Jon Leibowitz
New York Times
Countrywide Financial
Angelo Mozilo
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Mozilo
Bank of America
Mr. Mozile
U.S. Justice Department
Ditto
Richard S. Fuld Jr
Lehman Brothers
Joseph Cassano
Financial Products Department of
American International Group
Goldman Sachs
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Dear Dr God: reader seeks medical guidance on neck swelling
A 50 year old reports diffuse neck and armpit swelling since Sept to Dec 2009 with chest pressure and breathing trouble. Doonesbury on neck, dry throat sensation, and multiple tender nodes prompt calls for repeat tests, imaging, and possible ENT referral for specialist evaluation.
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DR. Gott
Call to Prayer for a Nation in Crisis headlined by Perry
Texas Governor Rick Perry will headline a faith gathering on August 6 at Reliant Stadium in Houston. The ACLU of Texas and liberals object, arguing it may violate free speech and religious freedom. A contrasting White House prayer meeting with faith leaders is described by Jim Wallis of Sojourners, emphasizing aid to the poor and budget ethics.
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High School Juniors in Regent's Summer Program
John T. Reid of Dexter and Loriana Aguilar of Lake Arthur among 50 juniors from New Mexico and West Texas in the New Mexico State University Regent's Summer Program. Reid and Aguilar head into senior year this fall. Also noted, Attorney General Mattox discusses a Supreme Court special master's report on Pecos River water allocations and a potential Texas reimbursement of 340 100 acre feet over 30 years.
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