Spending spree continues reflections on Congress and PAYGO
The column rails at Congress for ignoring pay as you go rules while debating a 10 billion bill for unemployment benefits and road funding. It argues lawmakers equate spending with popularity and warns the debt problem will persist until voters curb spending.
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March 9 in History Highlights
On March 9, 1862, the Monitor and Virginia fought to a five hour draw at Hampton Roads. Napoleon Bonaparte married Josephine in 1796. Samuel Barber was born in 1910 in West Chester Pennsylvania. Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa attacked Columbus New Mexico in 1916. Eamon de Valera became head of government in the Irish Free State in 1932.
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Irish Free State
Roswell trio win Ozoptimist essay contest at noon club
Three Roswell High School students win prizes in an essay contest sponsored by the Noon Optimist Club. First place goes to Sean Powell, second to Brian Hodges, and third to Patrick Florence, with each student noted as the son of named parents.
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Rita Decker
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Misawa Air Base
Japan
Roswell High School
Noon Optimist Club
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Robert L. Powell
Brian Hodges
Ben Hodges
Patrick Florence
Quinton Florence
Regulators blamed as small banks bear the cost of policy
In New Mexico bankers protest federal actions blamed for forcing loan write downs and higher reserves. Charter Bank of Albuquerque and Los Alamos National Bank faced closures amid nationwide regulator pressure. Lt. Gov. Denish urged action to ease credit and protect community banks.
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Eral
Verant
Washington
Diane Denish
Ben Bernanke
Comptroller of the Currency
Obama pushes for up or down vote on health reform
President Obama calls for a direct vote in Congress on health care reform after a year of debate. He signals bipartisan concessions to attract GOP votes while warning that Republicans aim to block any bill. He endorses using reconciliation to secure a 51 vote majority in the Senate.
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Lawmakers cede budget powers to New Mexico governor
In a budget bill amid a deficit balancing session, New Mexico lawmakers grant the governor and the incoming governor power to make across the board cuts if next year's revenue falls short and cannot be covered by reserves. Medicaid and disability programs are protected. The move echoes historic tensions over spending control and faces concerns of potential layoffs and service cuts.
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Bill Richardson
New Mexico
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Gary Johnson
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