Reforming New Mexico PRC After Block Scandals
Discussion centers on transferring duties to other state agencies or moving to an appointive commission. Governors may seek a totally appointive PRC to curb political influence. Think New Mexico backs electives but voters lack candidate info. Gov. Martinez to appoint a qualified Republican slate for Block's seat.
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Jerome Block Jr
PRC
New Mexi
Elected Corporation Commission
Public Utilities Commission
Nares
Ben Ray Lujan
Ben Lujan
Block
Politicos
Susana Martinez
Martinez
Think New Mexico
New Mexico
Commission
Jay Miller
la Tusa
Santa Fe
Hotmail
Editorial: Military pensions and the high cost to national defense
The Defense Business Board suggests replacing military pensions with defined-contribution plans to curb future liabilities. It warns 83 percent of service members do not vest, while 17 percent draw about $46 billion this year, with projected growth to $2.7 trillion by 2034.
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Defense Business Board
Afghanistan
Iraq
DBB
Pentagon
Defense
Leon Panetta
Congress
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Dear Doctor K Offers New Hope For Quitting Smoking
A reader and doctor discuss persistent smoking cessation at age 70. Despite failed patches and meds, the doctor encourages renewed effort, noting nicotine addiction requires tools beyond willpower. Quitting aids like patches gum and lozenges are highlighted as supports.
Dr Gott retires from columns remains online help
Dr Peter H Gott has retired from newspaper columns but continues answering questions at AskDrGottMD com. He notes quitlines via smokefree gov and urges speaking with a doctor about nicotine replacement options and trying different medicines if one fails to curb cravings.
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Peter H. Gott
Smokefree
Words of advice for presidential candidates
Establishment Republicans lament the GOP field warning against a Messiah complex. A 60 vote Senate and larger House could enable major reforms, but only if willing allies cooperate. The piece questions whether conservatives will back sweeping changes to education Social Security Medicare and related programs. It argues true strength lies with the people not Washington and urges candidates to reject savior narratives.
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Department of Education
Ronald Reagan
America
Washington
Local Roswell Alumni Among NM Med School First-Years
Future physicians from New Mexico including four Roswell natives begin first year at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Students Sharon Allen David Calkins Sandra Robles and Lars Stangebye bring UNM baccalaureate degrees and varied high school backgrounds to the program.
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New Mexico
Roswell
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Sharon Allen
David Calkins
Sandra Robles
Lars Stangebye
Allen
Paul E. Allen
Goddard High School
UNM
Calkins
Carl Calkins
Belen
New Mexico Military Institute
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
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