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In 2010, Attorney General Gary King’s office recovered 53 cents for every $1 it spent to fight Medicaid fraud, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Only Alaska had a worse record than New Mexico. Continue Reading
Many folks recognize that career politicians are at the root of the distrust in government. Here’s what I would do to restore trust in government. Continue Reading
“Fire two teachers and call me in the morning” seems to be the cure-all that neoliberal and right-wing activists are banging their drums for. The next move after the “A-B-C-D-F” scam will be to legislate recognition of mail-order teaching degrees from online diploma mills. Continue Reading
I appreciate the meaningful ways that the Occupy movement has moved the national conversation in a direction that can now include not only retrenchment and austerity but also basic fairness and opportunity for everyone. But they need our help. Continue Reading
This coming election will be about much more than personalities. We have many serious challenges to debate. Continue Reading
Former Las Cruces City Council candidate Ryan Dailey has pleaded guilty to a drunken driving charge in Virginia; he says he plans to fight a similar charge in Las Cruces and will run for city council again in four years. Continue Reading
A report the secretary of state sent to lawmakers Thursday claims that her office has found 105 registered voters who may not be U.S. citizens, and 19 of them have cast ballots in New Mexico elections. Continue Reading
At a fast food style restaurant, I had a nodding relationship with the young fellow behind the counter. We would each say, “Howdy.” Last week he ventured an observation, “You sure were lucky to be young when it was still possible to become wealthy.” Continue Reading
If I were to pick the ringleaders out of the local Occupy and Tea Party groups and buy them all lunch, they’d probably find that they have more in common than they know. Continue Reading
A federal grand jury is investigating potential “financial irregularities” related to former Gov. Bill Richardson’s unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign, the Albuquerque Journal is reporting. Continue Reading
AUDIO: Heath Haussamen was on the radio program New Mexico News and Views on Tuesday to talk about Gov. Susana Martinez, the 2012 presidential race, the Occupy movement, and more. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
The Internet makes democracy possible in a way the world has never before seen. The challenge for movements like the Tea Party and Occupy is to rise above division and work together to change the world. Continue Reading
AUDIO: Heath Haussamen was on the statewide radio program News New Mexico earlier today to talk about education, paying legislators, the Occupy movement and more. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
It might seem that America’s top job has been a bit top-heavy with lawyers and military men. Maybe we ought to re-write the qualifications for the presidency, especially in light of the precarious financial and geopolitical situation in which we find ourselves today. Here are my suggested qualifications. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez is in Chihuahua to attend events commemorating the start of the Mexican Revolution, including the honoring of her great-grandfather, who’s credited with firing the revolt’s first shot. Continue Reading