Governor Proposes Rebate and 10-DayTax Holiday
By Barry Massey/
Associated Press
  SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson is proposing a tax rebate to help New Mexicans with rising household expenses along with a 10-day tax holiday in late November and early December. The proposals are part of an economic relief package for New Mexicans that the governor will ask lawmakers to approve during a special legislative session, which he plans to call in September. Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2008 (updated 5:13 PM MDT) Click Now To Continue

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