Call for Medicare reform to curb rising costs
The essay argues doctors increasingly refuse Medicare patients as costs soar and Congress must pursue structural reform. It advocates shifting to a employee-style plan with defined government contributions and consumer choice, including drug coverage, to reduce overhead and improve efficiency.
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Health Care Finance Administration
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Medicare
Washington
Thanks to community for Steve Lovato support
A family thanks all in Roswell and beyond for honoring their son Steve Lovato who died on 3 16 02 while helping others. They acknowledge AMR staff Grace Community Church La Grone Funeral Chapel and local officials and urge love, care and prayer.
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Steve Lovato
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Roswell
County official cites new bypass start soon
County Commissioner Art Aiello said construction of a bypass around the city is expected to begin soon, noting he will decide start date after mild weather returns. Goddard High School lost a baseball game in Mayfield then captured the consolation bracket with wins by Ray Carrasco and Robert Bishop. Roswell chess players did well at the Portales Open with prizes for Larry Dunlap, Kiyoshi Akima, and Glen Grossman.
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Goddard High School
Mayfield
Ray Carrasco
Robert Bishop
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Roswell
Larry Dunlap
Kiyoshi Akima
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District 2 contest opens as Republicans and Democrats pick nominees
In New Mexico District 2 the field is set for June ballots after Johnny-bar-the-door resignation triggers an open race. GOP hopefuls Steve Pearce Phelps Anderson and Ed Tinsley advance with Earl Greer possible via petition. Dems Ruben Smith and John Arthur Smith vie in a two‑way contest for the nomination.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Joe Skeen
U.S
Heather Wilson
Senate
Richard Romero
Tom Udall
Edward Tyskee
Sheen
House of Representatives
Steve Pearce
Roswell
Phelps Anderson
K-Bob
Ed Tinsley
Pearce
Jeff Bingaman
Anderson
Earl Greer
Las Cruces
Ruben Smith
State Senate
John Arthur Smith
Deming
Smiths
Senate energy bill veers from green aims in final shape
Environmentalists counted two weeks of votes and compromises as the Senate crafts an energy bill that still favors fossil fuels and industry. They warn major fights remain over Arctic refuge oil drilling while measures on fuel economy and biomass face setbacks amid industry wins.
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Senate
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Alaska
House
Arctic Refuge
Save Energy
Anna Aurilio
U.S
Public Interest Research Group
Publishing Blurbs and the Struggle to Promote Books
The piece discusses how publishers face high print and ad costs, with blurbs from notable figures as a key marketing tactic. It notes editors seek honest endorsements without forcing full reads and cites a sample outreach from Alexis & Sons offering ready-made blurbs and a choice of ready-to-use quotes.
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