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...same time, she defends Israel's wariness in dealing with its Arab neighbors. In recounting a goodwill trip to England, she repeats for our benefit the analogy she used with the British high-schoolers: "'Israel is as big as Wales,' I would say, 'but is has only half the population of London. So imagine half the Londoners spread across Wales and there you have Israel.... Now if you look at a map of the world, you'll see that all the Arab countries together cover an area the size of the United States. Then take Wales and compare...
...being sent to trouble spots from Bosnia to Burundi, tying up overstretched health staff and logistical resources and posing a risk to recipients who may take them for the wrong reasons or after they have begun to deteriorate. Donors include U.S. pharmaceutical companies that receive a substantial tax benefit in exchange for exporting unused stock, as well as pharmacies and individuals around the world who may not know any better...
...earns $8,500 annually--one third the average U.S. wage. Even with a complement of welfare, food stamps and tax credits, that income falls well below the $15,600 poverty line for a family of four. Administration officials say additional studies show that the 11 million workers who would benefit from the raise are not just middle-class teenagers but, in 40% of the cases, a family's lone breadwinner. "Someone who works hard and plays by the rules should not live in poverty," argues Labor Secretary Robert Reich...
...warn of impending collisions--takes an even harder line. "The most egregious injustice is the situation where suburban white kids get priority over resident African-American kids, who are the adjudicated victims of segregation," he says. "That's atrocious. Just to try to achieve some kind of mythical benefit that black kids will receive by sitting next to a white...
...Getting the Recommended Daily Allowance of 60 mg of VITAMIN C may not be enough for optimal health. Researchers believe the new RDA should probably be 200 mg--about the amount in 11/2 cups of fresh orange juice. More than 400 mg daily appears to provide no further benefit...