Education decline and pressure on students across nations
The column argues the US will not lead in education, cites Chinese tiger mom pressures and Singapore’s rigorous system, and discusses New Mexico under Gov. Martinez proposing third grade retention and A to F grades. It notes parental involvement in retention decisions and invites readers to contact Jay Miller in Santa Fe.
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Santa FE
United States
Diane Sawyer
China
Sawyer
Japan
Singapore
Susana Martinez
New Mexico
Jay Miller
la Tusa
U.N
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
Editorial: Obama’s Health Care Path and Fiscal Debates
The piece criticizes President Obama for pursuing a federal health plan and failing to curb rising costs. It argues Obamacare risks becoming an unsustainable entitlement while deficits grow. It contends 2010 elections punished free-spending policies, and warns voters he must act to deserve a second term.
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Barack Obama
Obama
Government budget bloat highlighted by GAO findings
The GAO report shows widespread program duplication across the federal system with as many as 80 programs targeting the same issue. Homeless aid, food safety oversight, and various economic and educational initiatives reveal extensive redundancy. Lawmakers are urged to act and cut waste.
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Government Accounting Office
Congress
GAO
Progressive indoctrination camps Part 1 in public education debate
Opinion questions liberal aims in schools while citing headlines about sex education religion and Christian bias. The piece cites Jefferson and worries that modern schools suppress truth and alternative viewpoints under socio political agendas.
Doonesbury Dear Dr Gott on tremors and health concerns
Dear Dr Gott explains tremors are unintentional movements with many causes. The reader notes a son with shaking gray complexion and coughing, suggesting possible cardiac or COPD risks and recommending a full medical exam including tests and imaging.
25 Years Ago Airman Maps to Lowry AFB
Airman John C. Maples son of Mr and Mrs Othel L Maples of Roswell has been assigned to Lowry Air Force Base in Denver Colorado He is a 1982 Goddard High School graduate who recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio and will now receive specialized instruction in the supply field Two Monterrey Elementary School students won spelling bee wins John Wilson first place in sixth grade and Christy Mondy as alternate Melissa Fajardo first place in fifth grade with Melissa Sotelo as alternate
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Othel L. Maples
Roswell
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
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Maples
Goddard High School
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Monterrey Elementary School
John Wilson
Lynn Wilson
Christy Mondy
Jane Mondy
Melissa Fajardo
Leo Fajardo
Melissa Sotelo
Mary Sotelo
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