Medicare fears from a boomer awaiting eligibility
A reader, a long-time P.O. box holder born before 1950, shares reflections on Medicare. He recalls opening the 2014 Medicare guide and fears about the program’s longevity, doctors’ acceptance, and funding, linking family history and personal aging to concerns about entitlements.
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Stupid Party label echoes in GOP critique and youth vote
A political essay recalls Alan Simpson’s line about the Stupid Party, contrasts GOP shifts on same sex marriage and immigration, and notes rising support for interracial marriage and marriage equality among younger voters. It argues openness to differing views could reshape future Republican appeal.
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IRS targeting of tea party groups tied to DC officials
A Judicial Watch release of IRS documents shows that the targeting of tea party and conservative groups came from Washington headquarters rather than Cincinnati. The materials indicate senior officials ordered or approved scrutiny, with Sen. Levin pressuring the agency and Lois Lerner cited as the only official disciplined.
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Transformation under way in New Mexico economy shifts and echoes
The piece surveys economic shifts across New Mexico from historic laboratories and nuclear sites to energy growth in Lea and Eddy counties and Santa Teresa, noting public company trends with PNM Resources and Sunwest Financial while observing vacancies at Bank of America in downtown Albuquerque. It frames a broader stagnation mood and longing for rapid change.
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