New Mexico Gov Susana Martinez emails private use scandal
A 2012 New Mexico report outlines Gov Susana Martinez issuing rules against private email use for state business after a series of disclosures. Lupe Martinez affidavit alleged the chief of staff urged private emails to dodge public records requests. The affair highlights the tension between private channels and public accountability in the Martinez administration.
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Martinez
Lupe Martinez
Political Action Committee
Lo and
Jay McCleskey
McCleskey
New Mexico
Roundhouse
Public Education Department
Education Department
Larry Behrens
Court rules for workers in Knox v SEIU dispute
The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision by Justice Alito, ruled that when a union imposes a special assessment to fund undisclosed expenses, it must give fresh notice and cannot take funds from nonmembers without affirmative consent. The ruling affects California’s Stop Special Interest Money Now initiative and lays groundwork for stronger member consent in political dues.
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U.S. Supreme Court
California
Knox
Seiu Local 1000
Dianne Knox
Local 1000
Sacramento
Service Employees International Union
Arnold Schwarzenegger
SEIU
Samuel Alito
9Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
High Court
Lew Uhler
Roseville
Supreme Court
Citizens United
Uhler
Thomas Jefferson
Dear Doctor K on COPD and chronic bronchitis management
COPD and chronic bronchitis stem from smoking. Quitting smoking early is best. avoid irritants and secondhand smoke. Treatments include bronchodilators inhaled steroids prednisone for flare ups. exercise improves life quality. fluids keep mucus thin. supplemental oxygen helps ensure adequate oxygen.
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Discrimination and Insurance Pricing Debate
A column argues that risk based pricing in insurance motivates healthier choices and that community rating, by removing variation in rates, resembles welfare and weakens insurers. It contrasts private pricing with universal coverage ideas tied to Obamacare.
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Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohans
Obama
Clintons
Four NM Boys State candidates vie for Supreme Court seat
Geoffrey J. Owens of Goddard High School, 16, ran as a Nationalist against Ronald E. Cox of West Mesa Albuquerque and Anthony J. Skelton of Valley, with Michael R. Sarabia of Artesia on the Federalist ticket. The election occurred during the 40th annual New Mexico Boys State at Socorro.
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Geoffrey J. Owens
Goddard High School
Supreme Court Justice
New Mexico
Socorro
Owens
George Owens
North of Roswell
Ronald E. Cox
Albuquerque West Mesa
Michael R. Sarabia
Artesia
Sarabia
Ronny Samora
Anthony J. Skelton
Albuquerque Valley
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