New Mexico election rules urged after disaster gaps
Discussion notes potential to postpone elections during emergencies. States with explicit postponement provisions differ in who can decide and duration. New Mexico lacks specific provisions and could rely on emergency powers. Experts urge strengthening statutes while citing past storms and legal complications.
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Looming fiscal cliff sparks warnings and political brinkmanship
The piece argues the fiscal cliff of tax hikes and automatic cuts will hit January 1 unless Congress acts. It quotes Rep Ron Paul on bankruptcy risk and baseline budgeting critiques, and notes John Boehner calling the cliff a nightmare amid trillion dollar deficits.
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Editorial: Financial regulation threat to independence
A guest column warns that the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act S. 3468 would force 13 cost benefit analyses and White House review on agency rules, risking delayed regulation and more litigation. Regulators and lawmakers may bypass hearings to push the bill before adjournment, aided by industry support. The piece argues for maintaining independent agencies and timely financial reform.
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Doonesbury on Positive Psychology and Self Improvement
The strip notes skepticism about popular self help programs but acknowledges individual cases of benefit. It mentions Dr. Jeff Brown as a proponent of positive psychology and urges disciplined mental focus on the positive even when life is not ideal.
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Positive psychology techniques for anxiety and stress
Dr UNITED MEDIA SYNDICATE outlines methods to build resilience. Focus on strengths and virtues, cultivate gratitude, savor pleasure, flow experiences, practice mindfulness, show self compassion, and pursue a meaningful life to improve mood and endure difficulties.
Roswell Woman Michele Lynn Cargill Joins ENMU Sorority
Michele Lynn Cargill, 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Jaquess of southeast of Roswell, pledges Zeta Tau Alpha at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. A 1985 Roswell High School graduate, she is a sophomore elementary education major with a language arts minor and is a Starduster. ZTA is one of ENMU's two social sororities.
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