Aid to states and jobless faces hurdles in Senate
Washington AP report notes a bill extending jobless benefits and directing billions to states and Medicare for doctors stalls as deficits anger grows. If blocked, unemployment benefits may be cut by 25 a week and doctors face a seven month Medicare payment reprieve amid political clash.
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Officer Fatally Shot Man After Truck Standoff In Albuquerque
Albuquerque police identified Officer Aaron Zwicky, a three year veteran, as the shooter who killed 42 year old Julian Calbert after he lunged at the officer when ordered to open a car trunk. A woman in the trunk was found safe and a female passenger was questioned. The case prompted ongoing investigation.
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Unemployment tax rise eyed for New Mexico
Workforce Solutions Secretary Ken Ortiz warns a January tax increase is likely to shore up the unemployment fund which he says could run dry by late 2011 if jobless numbers stay high and the economy weak. The fund balance should be 110 million in January with about 312 million in benefits expected next year.
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Liberal groups oppose NRA carve out in disclosure bill
Liberal coalitions mobilize against a House bill tightening political advertising disclosure. The NRA carve out draws fire from Alliance for Justice and allied groups, while the NRA says it will neither back nor oppose the measure, vowing to oppose efforts to silence NRA members.
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