New Mexico debates telecom reform and broadband access
The piece argues for updated regulation and expanded broadband in New Mexico. It notes a $50 million five year plan for school connections, a memorial proposing a broadband study, and past attempts like SB 152 to regulate major carriers. It criticizes political gridlock, highlights the PRC’s role, and urges fresh leadership to modernize telecom policy.
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New Mexico
Steve Terrell
State Department of Information Technology
Phil Griego
San Jose
CenturyLink
Windstream
Griego
State Public Regulation Commission
PRC
Qwest
Senate
Michael Sanchez
Sanchez
Telecom
Time running out to enroll for NM health insurance
Thousands in New Mexico must enroll by Monday March 31 to avoid gaps in coverage until January 2015. Subsidies may make plans affordable for low incomes, with the NM Care Compare tool showing options without an application. No pre existing condition denial and penalties apply for uninsured status, rising each year.
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New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange
NMHIX
Bewellnm.com
Navy Seals Halt Libyan Oil Theft Aboard Morning Glory
On March 17 a Navy SEAL team boarded the tanker Morning Glory near Cyprus and seized control on orders from President Obama, halting a bid by Libyan militia leader Ibrahim Jathran to sell stolen oil. The action aims to bolster Libya's new government while signaling U.S. resolve amid regional crises.
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U.S. Navy
Pentagon
Barack Obama
Mediterranean
Navy
Roosevelt
Morning Glory
Cyprus
Crimea
Venezuela
United States
Libya
Sidra
Pyongyang
Jathran
U.S
Tampa Tribune
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What a positive Mantoux test means for a child
A positive Mantoux indicates exposure to TB bacteria, not active disease. It may stay positive after treatment and requires doctor evaluation with chest X ray and possible antibiotics to prevent future active TB. Health history, exposure risk, and follow up determine the need for treatment.
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