Front runners face uphill battle in New Mexico race
The column notes Gary King rose from a last-at convention finish to win the 2014 Democratic nomination for governor on June 3. Opponent Susana Martinez dominates funding, polls, and campaign apparatus, while King lags financially and national GOP money targets other races. Sam Bregman’s controversial remarks fuel party tensions as King's bid begins.
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New Mexico
Gary King
Democratic Party
Susana Martinez
Martinez
Fort Knox
Republican Party
Sam Bregman
National Republican Governors Association
King
Bregman
John Wertheim
Tim Eichenberg
Eichenberg
Republican Governors Association
Obamacare linked ER waits rise in California study
A California Healthcare Foundation report shows average ER wait times reach five hours and 26 minutes as Medicaid expansion under Obamacare coincides with more visits per ACEP. ACEP surveys indicate higher ER volumes nationwide, concerns over readiness, and calls for congressional hearings to address unintended crowding.
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California Healthcare Foundation
American College of Emergency Physicians
Obama
ACEP
House
Nancy Pelosi
San Francisco
Alex Rosenau
California
Congress urged to act on VA scandal and veteran deaths
The letter decries VA leadership and mismanagement at medical centers nationwide. It cites investigations showing veterans dying awaiting care and illnesses worsening from neglect, urging Congress Senate and the President to demand accountability and faster action.
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Congress
Veterans Affairs
Senate
Obama
America
Lung nodules may not indicate cancer says Dear Doctor K
Pulmonary nodules are small lung lumps with many possible causes including infections and exposure to irritants. Most nodules are benign, but doctors use history, X rays, CT and PET scans to evaluate. Biopsy may be needed if nodules look suspicious or grow.
Aging Gracefully With Turnips And Local Help
A satirical column offers guidance on aging with limited resources, listing community food programs, medical aid options, and local social services. It references Salvation Army meals, food stamps, Medicaid, clinics, vaccines, and elder care supports across multiple New Mexico locations and agencies.
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Red Army
Leningrad
Salvation Army
USDA
Big Pharma
Sammy Sosa
J.O.Y. Center
Alzheimer's Association For
Hospice
Home Care
COLT
Gentiva Hospice
Sertoma
Lions
Rotary
Gus Winter
Foundation
NM Commission For the Blind
Wells Fargo Tower
Alicia Castro
NM Department of Aging
Executive West
Federal Bldg
HUD
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Dr. K
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Community Kitchen
J.O.Y
Liheap
P.O
Applejerky
Chaves County
Hobbs
Sunset
la Casa de Buena Salud
Grand Street
Department of Health
Chisum Street
Tom
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