Fed keeps rates near zero as job picture dims
The Fed cut its benchmark rate to near zero and bought over 2 trillion in Treasurys and mortgage bonds. It projects unemployment no lower than 7.6 percent in 2013 and growth at 2 percent or less this year, acknowledging weak demand despite stimulus.
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Alive After Five benefits Roswell farmers market crowd
Main Street Roswell hosts an Alive After Five farmers market on Main Street between Second and Fourth, featuring produce stalls, baked goods, late hours, and live music. Vendors say the event boosts sales and community interaction, though weather dampened turnout this year.
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Roswell considers changing municipal judge qualifications
Roswell City Council debates relaxing or maintaining education rules for municipal judges amid concerns that lowering standards could weaken court oversight. Critics urge keeping higher education, while supporters cite experience from law enforcement. Also approved festival funding and liquor license actions.
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Libya Embassy Attack Raises Tension Across Region
An attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others as militants stormed the compound and a safe house. Libyan authorities arrested four suspects while investigations seek links to infiltrators within security forces and motives tied to the September 11 anniversary and a controversial film protest.
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Wilson outlines tax relief extension and reform plan
Wilson supports extending all current tax reliefs for a year then a year of massive tax simplification including removing exemptions and lowering rates. She calls for a moratorium on job killing regulations to boost growth and argues Heinrich focuses on dividing a shrinking pie. Her campaign says Heinrich backs Wall Street favors. Wilson cites debt and war spending. She notes rising costs and unemployment as New Mexicans warn about the economy.
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Romney campaign day tour folds into high altitude talk
The article recounts fundraising efforts aboard Romney's jet and sea of endorsements by Beyoncé Knowles and Jay Z while Obama campaigns. It notes Jay Z and Beyoncé planned NYC meetings with Obama, and mentions donation prompts tied to raffles. Romney keeps economy as focus amid a prior foreign policy detour.
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