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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Pressures in Social Security Disability
The Social Security expert was among friends and in a mood to be candid. People who are disabled and unable to work — or who believe they are — can apply for Social Security disability benefits of lifetime income and … Continue reading
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Let’s fix the fireworks problem
UPDATE TO THIS ARTICLE: Since this article was originally published in member newspapers in July, it was announced that the fireworks issue will be considered during the September 2011 special session. Were you outraged,around July 4, that there was no … Continue reading
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Campaign pledges
Read my lips. No new pledges. How’s that for a campaign slogan? The recent debate over the federal debt limit showed millions of Americans just how dysfunctional our federal leadership has become — if they needed another demonstration. Since the … Continue reading
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The conflict for doctors about work comp
The old doctor is gruff and authoritative. He is at a workers’ compensation seminar, addressing the young lawyer who is the speaker. He asks, bluntly: When you are representing an injured worker, what result do you want? Do you want … Continue reading
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The legislative calendar: the time for your issue is now
A fellow who thought of himself as a political reformer approached a friend of mine, a former legislator, one January to ask for support for a large group that planned to visit to the Roundhouse during the legislative session. “Whom … Continue reading
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Energy planning offers no neat solutions
Talking about infrastructure planning for the future of New Mexico energy is a serious exercise in testing your ability to tolerate reality. There is no pie in the sky. This is about how you and I will be able to … Continue reading
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