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  • The scripted presidency of George W. Bush

    The scripted presidency of George W. Bush

    October 21, 2005

    When actor-turned-politician Ronald Reagan was elected to the presidency in 1980, a number of pundits wondered whether cue cards would have a prominent place in the White House. Since Reagan, other actors have entered the political...

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  • Weve won on Social Security  for now

    Weve won on Social Security for now

    October 21, 2005

    President Bush acknowledged earlier this month that his main domestic goal of “saving” Social Security was going nowhere. Regarding his privatization scheme, he said, “There seems to be a diminished appetite in the short term, but...

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  • Cultural notes

    Cultural notes

    October 21, 2005

    ‘North Country’ inspired by women miners When Josey Aimes (Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) returns to her hometown in northern Minnesota after a divorce, she needs a good job. A single mother with two children to...

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  • Letters

    Letters

    October 21, 2005

    Humor too subtle? I thoroughly enjoy the PWW, and read it regularly as well as distribute it among the people of my town. However, there is one matter that troubles me. Recently there was an article...

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  • Labor Update

    Labor Update

    October 21, 2005

    Sprint workers strike Almost 1,000 Sprint workers were forced to strike Oct. 10, the Communications Workers reported. Picket lines went up in Ocala, Fla., where CWA Local 3176 represents 500 workers, Bluff City, Tenn., where Local...

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