Udall’s entitlements stance sparks liberal fairy tale critique
In a column reflecting on Tom Udall’s remarks, the piece argues his push for a chain weighted cost of living adjustment for federal entitlements would not harm beneficiaries but would reduce long term costs. It notes bipartisan skepticism from Bingaman Pearce Heinrich and Luján and cites Brookings and PBS on poverty definitions and Medicare benefits. the author calls for entitlement changes and some new taxes.
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Udall
Albuquerque Journal
Ogden, Utah
Standard-Examiner
Standard.net
Tomphilport
Google
Jeff Bingaman
Steve Pearce
Martin Heinrich
Census Bureau
PBS Newshour
Ron Haskins
Brookings Institute
Haskins
Robert Samuelson
Washington Post
Tom Udall
New Mexico News Services
Debating Foreign Policy Before 2000 Election
The piece recalls Bush and Gore debates in October 2000, noting no direct discussion of al Qaeda or Osama bin Laden. It highlights a rare mention of terrorism and emphasizes domestic issues like Social Security and Medicare, while warning of rising security threats and prior attacks.
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George W. Bush
al Gore
al Qaeda
Osama bin Laden
America
U.S
Kenya
Tanzania
Middle East
James Phillips
The
Heritage Foundation
Afghanistan
Yemen
World Trade Center
Phillips
Driving a bad bargain on GM bailout
The United States used tax money to back GM and Chrysler in 2009, totaling 85 billion dollars. The Treasury report through Sept 30 shows a 23.6 billion dollar expected loss, up 9 billion in a month, with GM stock sliding then stabilizing. The piece argues for private ownership and highlights dealer closures, bondholder losses, and disrupted contracts, urging a faster return to privatization.
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U.S
General Motors
Chrysler
Bush
Obama
Barack Obama
U.S. Treasury
GOP
Frederic Bastiat
John Berlan
Center For Investors and Entrepreneurs
Competitive Enterprise Institute
Berlan
United Auto Workers Union
Berlau
America
Saturn
Penske Automotive Group
Penske
Orange County Register
Dear Doctor on naps and age related sleep changes
Readers learn sleep needs remain seven and a half to eight hours for adults, with older adults experiencing lighter, shorter sleep. Naps can help or hinder depending on timing. evening or daily long naps may disrupt or fail to restore nighttime sleep, while occasional naps can boost total sleep and function.
Roswell High Names Silverbelle and AAUW Girl for November
Suzanne Smith and Melissa Anne Norcross both 17 of Roswell were chosen as Silverbelle and AAUW Girl for November by the Service League of Chaves County and the AAUW. Smith is a Roswell High senior and active in Yearbook, French Club, Science Club, and Girls State. Norcross serves as Computer Club vice president, Science Club president, plays in the band, and is in Honor Society.
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Suzanne Smith
Wayne Smith
Roswell
Melissa Anne Norcross
Mara A. Norcross
AAUW
Roswell High School
Service League of
Chaves County
American Association of University Women
Smith
Roswell High
el Coyote
Norcross
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