New Mexico nonprimary guide to state offices worth watching
James Lewis's clean record as state treasurer frames a look at upcoming June 3 primaries for NM offices. Democrats contest treasurer and PRC races while attorney general and other posts draw limited competition. judicial and education commissions add complexity for voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lewis
New Mexico
Lewis
Tim Eichen
PRC
Theresa Becenti-Aguilar
Lynda Lovejoy
Edward Michael
Ben L. Hall
Donald Wolberg
Merrie Lee Soules
Sandy R. Jones
Patrick Lyons
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission
Obamacare costs go beyond premiums in Burwell hearing
Editorial notes Burwell told Senate committee Obamacare expands coverage and lowers premiums but deductibles and out of network costs remain high. It cites RWJF data showing average premiums by age, California figures, and Anthem out-of-pocket maximums up to 30 000 for families while urging forthrightness from HHS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Mathews Burwell
Obama
Kathleen Sebelius
Health and Human Services
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee
Ms. Burwell
Tennessee
Lamar Alexander
White House
Office of Management and Budget
North Carolina
Richard Burr
HHS
Ms. Sebelius
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
U.S
California
Obamacare
Anthem Blue Cross
Anthem
Chcf Center For Health Reporting
New Mexico Democratic primary rhetoric and minor parties noted
The piece surveys New Mexico political dynamics as the June 3 Democratic primary nears. It names minor parties such as Libertarian and Independent American and notes disqualification of Green and Constitution Parties. Tensions rise between Alan Webber and Susana Martinez with heated accusations and a crowded field of four Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Secretary of State
Susana Martinez
Libertarian Party
Independent American Party of
Green Party
Constitution Party
America
Obama
Alan Webber
Martinez
Webber
Susana
911
Boston
Rain dance proposal to battle drought in Texas Panhandle
A reader argues drought worsens as drought conditions persist in the Texas Panhandle. He urges action, cites high beef prices and agricultural losses, and suggests a Cherokee influenced rain dance using turquoise and feathers as symbolic attire.
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Texas Panhandle
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