Postal Service to Consolidate 250 Plants This Summer
The U S Postal Service moves to close nearly 250 mail processing centers including 48 this summer as part of a multiyear cost cutting plan amid debt and falling first class mail. Concessions delay some closures during holidays. total staff cuts expected about 13 000 with 1 2 billion annual savings and 2 1 billion by 2014. Rural communities warn of longer trips for mail and drug delivery concerns amid looming deficits and potential Saturday delivery reductions.
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New Mexico Regulators Hear Pit Rule Debate
State Oil Conservation Commission hears from energy producers and ranchers on the pit rule governing drilling wastes in pits tanks and sumps as a weeklong Santa Fe hearing weighs proposed amendments to allow on site burying and use of a single large pit while protecting water and soil.
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New Mexico Oil Rule Hurts Jobs, Tax Revenue Says Rep Strickler
Rep James Strickler argues that oil and gas rule drives producers to other states costing New Mexico about 1 billion in lost tax receipts. He says the rule is a major hardship for schools colleges highways and prisons while efforts to enforcement face staff shortages and delayed decisions. Gwen Lachelt of Earthworks blames the Oil Conservation Division for promoting irresponsible development and risking land water and environment. Officials acknowledge staffing limits but defend inspector performance.
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Wed4St4s Sales Rise With Pen Interest Jump
Sales data show 1 186.1 186. Wed4St4s reports 5 036 units with an interest component of 40 705, up 251 713 from the prior period, indicating a sharp uptick in overall revenue and financing activity.
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