What government should and should not do in New Mexico
An opinion piece discusses the proper scope of government at federal and state levels, highlighting examples like subsidies, quasi government entities, and building funding formulas. It cites Think New Mexico and the Rio Grande Foundation, notes the Martinez administration's actions, and references economic thinkers on public goods and social overhead.
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Martinez
el Camino Real International Heritage Center
Interstate 25
Nowhere
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
New Mexi
Paul Ryan
House
Think New
Thinknewmexico.org
Rio Grande Foundation
RGF
Janice Arnold-Jones
New Mexico
Freidrich Hayak
Joseph Schumpater
Paul Samuelson
Samuelson
Joel Mokyr
Edward Glaeser
Harvard
New Mexico News Services
Washington, D.C
Washington
G8 Promises Under Scrutiny Over Aid to Africa and Arab States
Editorial argues G8 summits are a “promise machine” with billions pledged to Arab states and Africa but past delivery is weak. It warns promises may divert attention from Africa’s needs and urges fulfillment of existing health hunger and development pledges to restore trust.
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Deauville
France
Africa
Yemen turmoil deepens as Zinjibar seized by militants
The Yemeni coastal town of Zinjibar falls to armed groups believed linked to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula after months of protests against President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Sana'a clashes heighten risk of civil war as GCC mediates a Saleh resignation and transition plan. The wider danger to Saudi energy security and regional stability grows as outsiders struggle to influence Yemen’s entrenched power dynamics.
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Osama bin Laden
Zinjibar
al-Qaida
Arabian Peninsula
Ali Abdullah Saleh
Sadiq al-Ahmar
Hashed
Sana’a
Yemen
Gulf Cooperation Council
Saleh
GCC
Saudi Arabia
New Mexico economy needs tax cut, free market shift
Opinion argues for ending New Mexico personal income tax to spur growth via broad policy rather than targeted incentives like film subsidies. Cites federal budget woes and distrust of special interests. References Rio Grande Foundation ideas and noted economists Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore.
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New Mexico
Rio Grande Foundation
Arthur Laffer
Stephen Moore
Doonesbury DEAR DR. GOTT Newsletter Pricing and Health Updates
Dear Dr Gott explains there is no yearly subscription for health newsletters and outlines how to order individual Health Reports via the website AskDrGottMD com. Readers are urged to request reports by mail with a No 10 envelope and a $2 fee, with two day shipping after receipt. The note previews monthly topics such as diabetes heart issues and UV safety.
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DR. Gott
U.S
Peter H. Gott
M.D
P.O
Lakeville
Goddard High School Girl Awarded 25 Years Ago
Tiffany Anthony daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Anthony of Roswell was named Association of University Women and the Services League of Chaves County Girl for Goddard High School. She has been a greenhand chapter farmer and state farmer and showed a grand champion pig at the Chaves County 4 H and FFA Fair in 1983 1984 and 1985. She served as vice president of Goddard Future Farmers of America Chapter.
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Tiffany Anthony
Ted Anthony
Roswell
Association of University Women and the Services League of
Chaves County
Goddard High School
Goddard Future Farmers of America
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