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Medicare savings: Plan under budget by $13 billion due to lower enrollment, lower drug costs

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 10:53 AM MST

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Medicare drug benefit has come in way under budget this year, which supporters boast is a testament to the benefits of competition.

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Meth awareness: County joining state's project
BISBEE - Methamphetamine use is rising so fast in the state that an aggressive campaign is being devised to combat use of what is proving to be the country's most dangerous drug.

Arizona cities rebuff anti-illegal immigrant watchdog group
PHOENIX (AP) - An illegal immigration watchdog group wants cities in northwest Arizona to punish landlords and business leaders if they open their doors to people who sneaked across the border.

GOP lawmaker alleges Bush wants to merge U.S. with Mexico, Canada
PHOENIX - A veteran Republican lawmakers is accusing President Bush of pushing a behind-the-scenes agenda that will result in the United States being merged with Mexico and Canada.

Pottery sale to benefit college Art Department
Cochise College art students and faculty will hold a pottery sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 in the Student Union on the Douglas Campus. The sale will help raise funds for guest speakers and other activities. All of the pieces have been created by students and faculty of the Art Department. For more information, call (520) 417-4025.

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Remembering the forgotten
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Community Foundation Week celebrates giving in Cochise County
Cochise Community Foundation (CCF) will join more than 700 community foundations across the country for Community Foundation Week, November 12-18, to celebrate local charitable giving.

Youth Orchestra to perform at Festival of Giving
On Sunday, November 19 at 6 p.m., these energetic members of the Cochise County Youth Orchestra will participate in the Mall of Sierra Vista's Festival of Giving by performing at the north end of the mall near Dillards.

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