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...interpret that for them?” A consent form signed by the parents of the children explained that an exposure to mercury can cause a number of side effects ranging from dizziness to headaches. Haley alleges that the authors of the study do not want to admit to the harmful side effects of mercury because of financial motives. “The average dentist can place three amalgam fillings by the time they place one composite filling,” said Haley. “It’s absolutely a money thing and saving face...
Echaveste claimed that the immigration debate currently taking place is just another example of a historic conflict between America’s economic interest for foreign workers and its reluctance to admit them as citizens. She pointed out that the US initially encouraged Chinese immigration in order to help build the railways, but then passed the Chinese Exclusion Act during the 1890’s in response to fears of the cultural impact of the migration. “For centuries,” she said, “Americans have been asking themselves ‘who gets...
...actual vs. the book value of Enron's international assets - assets that were dragging down Enron's finances -Skilling responded, with brutal honesty, that businesses don't tell all. But he hemmed and hawed for 10 minutes over a simple prosecution question about his responsibility to shareholders - refusing to admit he had done anything wrong. "We see the real Skilling here," said Michael Wynne, a former federal prosecutor who is attending the trial to prepare for case against banks that raised funds for Enron...
...Sept. 11 must be judged, and families of victims and all of America deserve justice. But that's not what's happening today. Who really believes Zacarias Moussaoui played a part in those attacks? He was in prison on Sept. 11, and had been for weeks. He's admitted he was in the U.S. to prepare for some plot. He's said he's a member of al-Qaeda, and proud of that. He's pleaded guilty - against the urging of the lawyers and my pleadings not to. So, with all that going against him, why not admit...
...Protesters chant that they want the King to go. But in conversation they admit they cannot envisage their kingdom without a monarchy. Some speak of their frustration. Others, some mere children, are simply exhilarated at the chance to throw rocks at authority: before the violence started, many were singing and dancing in the streets."We're having some fun here, aren't we?" one shouted to me as he hurled brick after brick. Perhaps. But people are dying, and neither Bogriganal or I see anyone with a plan that will stop...