FAA weighs closing towers as local groups urged to justify funding
FAA officials say they will review locations where air traffic control could be discontinued with a focus on national interest. From now until March 13 2013 cities and airports must submit reasons to keep towers open while some facilities may be funded by local entities. Roswell remains served by American Eagle with limited near term flights and the field hosts military and university training.
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Michael Huerta
David Grizzle
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Lunsford
Roswell
American Eagle Airlines
Budget stalemate delays peace on funding as Ryan pushes plan
The piece outlines budget talks with Rep. Paul Ryan advocating a 10 year deficit plan while Congress negotiates to avert a March 27 government shutdown. It details Medicare reform debates and Democratic resistance, plus White House moves and forthcoming Senate budget draft with Patty Murray shaping a different path.
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Paul Ryan
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Lindsey Graham
South Carolina
John McCain
Ryan
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Senate Democrats
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Patty Murray
Washington
Budget Committee
New Mexico Pension Reform Aims to Shore Up Fund
Legislation would trim inflation adjustments and raise worker and taxpayer payroll contributions. Starting July new hires face longer eligibility and benefit rules. the PERA system serves about 31,000 retirees and 55,400 workers. If enacted, COLAs drop to 2 percent with a seven year wait, and 2.5 percent for low earners. Contributions rise by 1.5 percent from workers and 0.04 percent from governments. Projections show 90 percent asset coverage by 2042.
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New Mexico
PERA
New Mexico House Votes on Two-Tier Driver License Bill
Lawmakers debated a two tier driver license bill with safety concerns cited by supporters. The House initially voted 36 34 to remove the bill from certain committees, then failed to move it from the Appropriations and Finance Committee after a 35 35 tie. Senator Pacheco urged an up or down vote. Senate Public Affairs tabled HB606 and will hear another two tier license bill sponsored by Senator Campos.
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Labor
Appropriations and Finance Committee
Pacheco
Senate Public Affairs Committee
Stuart Ingle
R-Portales
Pete Campos
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