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Want to fight the recession? Simple — just get a job with the gov’t
Once upon a time, federal and state workers earned a little bit less than private employees but, as an enticement, those workers received slightly better benefits (and job security) than those in the...
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Looking for a high-paying job? Move to DC
The economy is still stuck, in the words of President Obama, in a ditch. But if you work for the federal government, there’s a good chance you’ve moved out of that ditch and driving away in a Lexus....
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“I’m a fix-it man”: Gary Johnson announces presidential run; story and opinion
Gary Johnson announces presidential bid in New Hampshire He may be the darkest of the dark horses and perhaps the least known in a prospective field of Republican candidates looking to oust Barack...
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Good morning. Your household owes $534,000 in federal obligations
The USA Today just came out with a front page story analyzing the federal government’s debt situation. Turns out it’s worse than expected. A lot worse. The analysis shows that the financial obligations...
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Making sure what happened in Atlanta doesn’t happen here
Earlier this year, a major scandal erupted in Atlanta when it was discovered that teachers and principals at the public school system there had been secretly erasing and correcting answers on students’...
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We salute you, Bucksnort: In praise of America’s oddly named towns
This post has nothing to do with politics and a only a little to do with New Mexico but I came across an article in USA Today that I wanted to pass along. A great story written by Rick Hampson takes a...
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NM solar company that got $130m in incentives goes belly up
From Schott Solar website It’s not on the scale of Solyndra, but a solar company in New Mexico that received $130 million in incentives four years ago announced on Thursday that it is shutting down,...
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Cal was cool: Book on the overlooked 30th president hits best-seller list
KEEP COOL WITH COOLIDGE: A new biography of the 30th President takes a different look at his career Given the power, attention and influence amassed by U.S. presidents for nearly a century, it’s hard...
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ABQ Tea Party joins federal lawsuit against the IRS
The Albuquerque Tea Party has joined a federal lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and other federal government entities over allegations the IRS singled out conservative groups and delayed...
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‘Pro-business, progressive Democrat’ throws hat into NM Gov’s race
IT’S GETTING CROWDED: Businessman Alan Webber is the fourth Democrat to announce his intention to take on Republican Gov. Susana Martinez in 2014. By Rob Nikolewski │ New Mexico Watchdog SANTA FE – And...
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