Domenici and Rivlin urge deficit fix amid partisan gridlock
Former Senator Domenici and Alice Rivlin at NMSU urge bold action to cut the deficit via entitlements reform and tax changes. They critique leaders for delay, warn debt could threaten future priorities and national standing. The bipartisan plan favors entitlement restraint, broader taxation, and reduced growth in Medicare and Medicaid costs.
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Bipartisan Policy Center
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NMSU
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Redistributing wealth misreads economic growth and destruction
Editorial argues that government redistribution and disaster spending do not create prosperity. It cites hurricane Irene coverage and Bastiat’s broken window parable to claim capital lost to destruction or redistribution cannot advance society. The piece asserts real progress comes from innovation and production, not artificial jobs.
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Mold in dorms prompts medical and school action
Reader asks how to handle recurring mold related illness in a dorm. Dr Gott urges notifying the school, relocating to a mold-free dorm if needed, and consulting a physician for testing and targeted treatment. The message notes possible sinus polyps and suggests specialists. Readers may order Dr Gott's allergy Health Report.
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P.O
Lakeville
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Stable partnerships and child well being in later childhood
A 2011 study from Sociology of Education questions whether marriage alone fixes child outcomes. It finds partnership instability among unmarried and divorced mothers may drive externalizing behavior and rule breaking in five year olds, alongside traditional father absence concerns.
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Sociology of Education
Arizona State University
Carey E. Cooper
Princeton
Sara S. McLanahan
Cooper
Army and Air Force Grads Honored for Skill and Service
Robert N. Tripp Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Tripp of Roswell received an Air Assault Badge after graduating from Fort Campbell Army Air Assault School and serves as helicopter mechanic crew chief with the 101st Airborne Division. K W Allensworth son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Allensworth of Hagerman completed an Air Force surgical service specialist course at Sheppard AFB.
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Robert N. Tripp
Roswell
Army
Fort Campbell
Tripp
101St Airborne Division
K.W. Allen
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