U.S.
Educators challenge No Child law
March 19, 2004PHILADELPHIA – Regardless of what political party they belong to, school district officials and legislators here are challenging the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law, calling it the most underfunded mandate in U.S. history. NCLB mandates...
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National Clips
March 19, 2004RICHMOND, Va.: Cities defy Patriot Act One hundred forty years ago, this city was the capital of slavery. On March 8, the City Council voted to protect Bill of Rights freedoms from pressures and attacks from...
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Naderites still say: Ralph, dont run!
March 19, 2004News Analysis Jim Carpenter spearheaded the petition drive to place Ralph Nader on the Wisconsin ballot as the Green Party’s presidential nominee in 2000. This year Carpenter is flatly opposed to Nader’s decision to run for...
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New York City upholds lead law
March 12, 2004By a vote of 44-5, the New York City Council recently overturned Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s veto of lead legislation that has been debated for over a decade. The voice of the New York City Council was...
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New hope for saving Philly hospital
March 12, 2004PHILADELPHIA – Gov. Ed Rendell and the for-profit Tenet Healthcare Corp. reached an agreement Feb. 20 to keep Medical College of Pennsylvania (MCP) Hospital open until June 30, while a buyer is being sought. Temple University...
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