HSD Accuses Major Nonprofits of Fraud Prompting Funding Cutoff
New Mexico lawmakers heard allegations from the Human Services Department that 15 large nonprofit providers billed improperly, with audits by Public Consulting Group finding overpayments. The hearing highlighted whistleblower concerns, PCG's methods, and potential conflicts of interest among provider networks, while critics warned of overreach and misallocated taxpayer funds.
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Legislative Behavioral Health Subcommittee
State Human Services Department
HSD
Thomas Aldridge
Public Consulting
Aldridge
Arizona
Brent Earnest
Sidonie Squier
Earnest
Opium Health
Optum
PCG
Heyeck
Roque Garcia
Southwest Counseling
la Frontera
New Mexico News Services
Preventing whooping cough with vaccination
An editorial urges timely prevention of whooping cough through vaccination for children and adults. It notes outbreaks, stresses boosters every decade, and encourages consulting a doctor and ensuring students are vaccinated for safety and community health.
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New Bern Sun Journal
Battle of Lake Erie Turned War, Perry Victory
On September 10, 1813 Oliver H. Perry led an American naval force to defeat the British at Lake Erie during the War of 1812. The victory boosted U S morale and secured control of lake waters. In 1608 John Smith became president of Jamestown's colonial council in Virginia.
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Oliver H. Perry
Lake Erie
Perry
John Smith
Jamestown Colony
Virginia
We Must Not Be The World’s Policemen On Syria Intervention
The piece argues against U S military action in Syria arguing Kerry’s case relies on false moral authority. It questions Obama’s aim and U N inspection motives, contends the United States has no constitutional authority to act as world police, and notes past U S support for Iraq and Egypt’s military actions. Assad is described as a criminal in a sectarian war.
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John Kerry
Syria
Bashar al-Assad
U.S
Kerry
Obama
U.N
Congress
United States
Assad
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Doonesbury DEAR DOCTOR K sugar and sweeteners guidance
Dear reader: reducing added sugar lowers disease risk. artificial sweeteners are sugar free but may affect cravings. Expert Dr. Michelle Hauser notes they can cut calories yet are far sweeter than sugar. Practical tips include limiting sweets, stocking fruit, retraining taste buds, and adding minimal sweeteners to foods.
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Doctor K
Michelle Hauser
Harvard Medical School
25 Years Ago September 10 1988 Army Scout Course Graduate
Pvt Eugene M De Los Santos of Roswell graduated from the Army Armor Cavalry Scout course at Fort Knox. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Eugene M De Los Santos and a 1985 Goddard High School graduate. Scouts are the eyes and ears of the unit reporting to the commander. Navy Fireman Recruit Frank J Gallegos, son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Gallegos, is a 1987 Carrizozo High School graduate who joined the Navy in November 1987 and is homeported in Paris.
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Eugene M. de Los Santos
Roswell
Army Armor
Fort Knox
Goddard High School
Navy
Frank J. Gallegos
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