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...maternal-fetal-medicine department of Magee-Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. But while many obstetricians say fewer patients are requesting VBACs, others counter that the medical profession has been too discouraging of them. Dr. Stuart Fischbein, an ob-gyn whose Camarillo, Calif., hospital won't allow the procedure, is concerned that women are getting "skewed" information about the risks of a VBAC "that leads them down the path that the doctor or hospital wants them to follow, as opposed to medical information that helps them make the best decision." According to a nationwide survey by Childbirth...
...Duch and other former Khmer Rouge officials, criminals will be brought to justice with the humanity and due process that their victims were denied. In this vein, it is essential that Duch be offered a fair trial. This week, there has been much debate as to whether to allow Norng Chan Phal, a rare survivor of Duch’s infamous S-21 camp, to be part of the prosecution, even though he missed the filing deadline by two days. While it may seem harsh, Phal should be excluded. The rules—trivial as they may seem?...
...expressed the hope that the stimulus plan would lessen their financial problems. The Cambridge Housing Authority—which has been coping with underfunding from both state and federal sources—is now expecting a “significant increase in federal capital funds” that will allow it to tackle roughly $230 million in capital projects, said Executive Director Gregory P. Russ. Though no specific figures have been released, Russ estimated that the funding for the Housing Authority will be doubled this year to about $7 million, with the opportunity for even more money if the organization...
...course, term limits are not necessary for democracy to function. In the United States, it took until the 22nd Amendment in 1951 before there were term limits on the presidency, and congressmen and senators continue to face no term limits at all. Parliamentary governments like Britain potentially allow a prime minister to serve indefinitely. Often the best person for the job is one who already has the skills and experience, especially during a national crisis, as with the case of President Roosevelt during World...
...should anyone be surprised that it happened this way? It’s not every day that circumstances allow you to co-opt your opposition. The New Deal and the Great Society were not bipartisan initiatives. Look at it from the Republicans’ point of view. What do they gain from bipartisanship? If Obama successfully builds bipartisan support for his agenda, who gets the credit? John Boehner and Mitch McConnell...