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New York teacher exposes results of Republican takeover of public education
June 30, 2006“This is the first time toilet paper inspired me to write an article,” says our correspondent, a United Federation of Teachers delegate. “I was working at the committee on special education writing a psychological report. I...
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WORLD NOTES
June 30, 2006Afghanistan: U.S. air strikes rise sharply As part of a major military offensive against revived Taliban resistance in southern Afghanistan, as of mid-June U.S. forces had launched 240 air strikes there over a three-month period, more...
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U.S.-Europe summit draws protests
June 30, 2006Developing a common stance on dealing with Iran, North Korea and Cuba topped the foreign policy agenda at the annual U.S.-European Union summit June 21 in Vienna, Austria, where President George Bush met with Jose Manuel...
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N. Korea to White House: talk to us
June 30, 2006As the Bush administration steps up its accusations that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea) is planning to test a long-range missile that could reach the United States, North Korean officials are...
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WHAT’S REALLY GOOD
June 30, 2006Youth rally against big tobacco On June 21, in Sacramento, Calif., kids came from all over the northern part of the state to rally outside the downtown offices of Altria, the parent company of cigarette giant...
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