Economy faces risk of recession amid weak demand and policy brinkmanship
The article notes that weak consumer spending and hiring create a negative cycle that could push the economy toward recession. It cites a 9 percent plus unemployment rate, 14 million unemployed, and 11.4 million underemployed, with government job cuts totaling 290,000 this year. President Obama, Congress, and the Fed face pressure to act.
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Barack Obama
Congress
Fed
Treasury
Obama Drops Stricter Smog Rules Amid GOP Pressure
President Obama halted the tighter ground level ozone standard after GOP lawmakers and industry pressure. The EPA faced cost estimates up to 90 billion annually, while officials argued the standard protects health despite economic concerns. White House says decision reduces regulatory burdens while remaining committed to health and environment.
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White House
Environmental Protection Agency
U.S
EPA
Obama
Washington
House
John Boehner
Robio
MoveOn.org
American Lung Association
Bush
Drought Drives Scrutiny of New Mexico Ranch Insurance
Porter Ranch and Torrance County ranchers face drought and data gaps in the USDA rangeland and forage insurance program. Despite $14 million paid in crop insurance across 31 of 33 counties, only two payouts have occurred. USDA aims to fix data and payment delays while ranchers await rain and relief.
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Porter Ranch
Torrance
New Mexico
Agriculture Department
Porter
Southwest
USDA
Amy Roeder
Bats Struggle at Carlsbad Caverns Amid Drought and Fire
Division Chief Marie Marek reports drought and a summer wildfire near Carlsbad Caverns reduced food for 17 bat species. About 10 000 bats appeared in August, but crowds were disappointed as fewer were seen emerging at dusk. Most will migrate south to Mexico by October, with hopes of returning next year if moisture returns.
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Bers Peak
Marie Marek
Marek
Carlsbad
Texas
Carlsbad Caverns
Tom Boles
Roswell Officials Highlight Family Resource & Referral Work
Roswell Mayor Del Jurney, also executive director of Family Resource & Referral, discusses merging with Working Mothers Day Nursery in 2003 and ongoing support for child care. The agency operates after school programs, scholarships, a toy library, meals oversight, and training for providers across Chaves County.
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Roswell
del Jurney
Family Resource & Referral
United Way of
Chaves County
UWCC
Jurney
Pecos
East Grand Plains
Washington Avenue
Jarney
Family Nutrition Bureau
State of
New Mexico
Reim
Chaves
Eddy
Lincoln
Lea
Fourth St
Family Resource& Referral
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