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Kamala Harris
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"I worked at @McDonalds when I was a student, doing french fries and ice cream. There wasn't a family relying on me to pay the bills — but that's the reality for too many workers today. Proud to stand with @SEIU today for livable wages and a safe working environment." – posted on X, 4:28 PM, June 14, 2019.
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You instinctively know the 2024 Presidential Campaign is nearing an end when one of the candidates boasted she spent time as a cook and ice cream server at the Golden Arches.
Obstensibly, to supplement her income while attending Howard University, a private federally charted university in Washington D.C.
Editor:
"Our agenda to lower costs for American families would cut taxes for the middle class, reduce grocery costs, take on price gouging, lower the costs of owning and renting a home, continue to bring down the costs of prescription drugs, and relieve medical debt for millions of Americans." – Kamala Harris speaking at a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, Aug. 16, 2024.
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Kamala is off and running.
In typical socialist-liberal fashion, she's outlined her plan to get America going. Which seems to be a slightly reworked slogan of Trump's "Make America Great Again."
Strange, she and Joe have had almost four years to get America going. What's the hold up?
Dear Editor,
I write this letter with great reluctance but feel it necessary to inform the public of the deceitfulness we have encountered. Six weeks ago, my husband, a well-respected retired CPA who has served our community for over 20 years, was preparing an editorial about the Silver Schools Special Election Bond Question. During his research, he discovered that an advertisement on the Silver Schools website grossly underrepresented the tax impact of this bond by two-thirds.
Concerned, my husband brought this to the attention of Silver Schools officials, who initially expressed shock and gratitude, calling it a "mistake." He was personally assured that the issue would be corrected and communicated to the public. Believing the matter resolved, my husband proceeded with his editorial, mentioning only that the District had understated the tax impact but promised to correct it. His editorial highlighted that the bond would result in a 23% property tax increase, which could adversely affect our community.
Our WNMU President, Dr Joseph Shepard, is a truly nice guy. He is a very friendly, outgoing, gregarious and charismatic person. He has done a number of good things over the last decade to enhance and benefit our University. Unfortunately, he has several serious character flaws. A major one is greed. He believes that he is entitled to lavishly spend public money to benefit himself, his wife, and some of his associates.
I had high hopes that, after having been exposed earlier this year for having misused taxpayer money for luxury overseas travel for himself, his wife, and several members of the Board of Regents, and for purchasing very expensive furniture for his University residence, Joe might have turned over a new leaf and would make an honest attempt to use public money wisely. Unfortunately, Joe seems to be a slow learner.
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"When your country calls, you are supposed to run into battle – not the other way. He ran away. It's sad. He had the opportunity to serve his country and said 'Screw you' to the United States. That's not who I would pick to run for vice president." – Thomas Behrends, Command Sergeant Major, Minn. National Guard (Ret.), Facebook, Oct. 18, 2018
Seems within only a week, Kamala's selection for Vice President is already causing controversy. Not totally unexpected, considering her skills – or lack thereof – in performing basic government work.
Managed Care Organizations Unite to Expand Access to Care for New Mexicans
By:
Brandon Fryar, president, Presbyterian Health Plan
Carolyn Ingram, president, Molina Healthcare New Mexico
Andrew Peterson, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New Mexico
Janice Torrez, president, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
In our state, managed care organizations (MCOs) safeguard access to critical and comprehensive health care services for nearly one in two New Mexicans. Under the Medicaid Turquoise Care program, it is our responsibility and privilege to ensure that New Mexicans access high-quality care and achieve positive health outcomes.
Dear Editor of the Beat
Just got my 'absent voter balloting material' or 'mail-in ballot,' reference the Aug. 20, 2024, school bond questions. The outer envelope had been completely torn open along the top edge. Although all the balloting material was there, it sure brought to mind the potential fraud the voting-by-mail process is subject to.
And, why does everyone get to vote on the bond issue, but only property owners foot the bill?
Roger Lanse
Grant County
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Yeah, the Republican's big convention last week in Milwaukee was entertaining, providing moments of history, comedy, and a featured speaker who actually survived an assassination attempt.
Then, about ten days later, President Biden's Director of the Secret Service resigned, admitting her agency had committed intolerable screwups. She still doesn't understand how the shooting was allowed to happen, but everyone else does.
Can Democrats top this next month?
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