Debt and deficits era compared to Reagan era public warning
Letter from Ellen Wedum argues current budget troubles mirror the early 1980s. She cites Reagan era debt increases and tax cuts, notes Senate resistance in 1983, and urges Republicans to be fiscally responsible like Reagan and Baker while supporting Obama’s budget efforts.
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Senate
Reagan
Howard Baker
United States
Congress
Obama
Baker
Ellen Wedum
Cloudcroft
Gmail
America
House
Bonehead
Democratic Party
Chaves County
Stooges
Republican Party
Roswell Writes Camp Thanks Supporters and Plans Roswell Reads Kickoff
Community groups and institutions are thanked for backing the Young Writers Film Camp at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. HPWP credits 17 students and a grant from the Community Foundation of Chaves County for gear. The Roswell Reads program begins September 13 focusing on Emily Dickinson poetry.
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Young Writers
Roswell Museum and Art Center
High Plains Writing Project
HPWP
Community Foundation
Chaves County
Roswell
Emily Dickinson
Leslie Lawner
Cynthia Gustamantes
Elizabeth Beese
High Plains
Enmar Roswell
Letter on Fleming prompts Christian faith critique
A reader condemns Mr. Fleming for sarcasm toward believers while lamenting his broad dismissal of Christians. The writer argues Christianity is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, not a religion, and criticizes his generalization of faith communities.
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Mr. Fleming
Stephen
Esther Purkey
Roswell
Jesus Christ
Son of
God
St. Ignatius of Antioch
Smyrneans
Wealth Gap Tied to CEO Pay and Insurance Costs
The piece contrasts United Health CEO Stephen Hemsley’s 2010 compensation of over 100 and stock worth 111 million with statistics suggesting high earnings for a small elite. It notes taxes after Bush cuts and recalls William McGuire’s 1.6 billion retirement package in 2006. It also cites rising premiums for supplemental health insurance impacting retirees and Social Security dependents.
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United Health Insurance
Stephen Hemsley
William W. McGuire
United Health
UFO Festival applause in Roswell highlights volunteers
A Roswell community note praises volunteers and sponsors who supported the 2011 UFO Festival. Cheri Burson and Assis teens organized kids activities, alien hat making, and merchandise booths. Main Street Roswell, Roswell Ready Mix, Whataburger, and local merchants benefited from the event.
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Cheri Burson
Assisteens
Roswell
Rocket
Main Street
McDonalds Toys
Sand Pit
Whataburger Wera
United States
City of
Rita Kane- Doerhoefer
Peggy Leskey
Roswell Board
Bianca
Xanthia Cheney
Mike Stafford
Victoria Hahn
Shelby Halvorson
Laurie Rufe
Caroline Brooks
Sharon Bell
Roswell Museum
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Excel Energy
Kay Rogers
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Roswell Regional Hospital
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