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...adds up to a clever mouthful for a President desperate to change the subject from Iraq and to offer his party a market-oriented angle on an issue Democrats hope to ride into 2008. For those who buy coverage outside the workplace, it's a boon. But Bush's plan isn't a serious attempt to cure what ails health care and might make some things worse...
...greatest strength is playing hurt," says James Carville. "You just can't go through one of these things without making mistakes, and there is no politician I know who has handled tough times better." His ability to think clearly--to actually think better--under pressure will be an enormous boon to her campaign...
...also important to point out that the boon to students opting for extra Board Plus would hardly be commensurate with what they would otherwise be getting in a dining hall. Because the marginal cost of feeding students in dining halls is considerably less than it would be to feed them in campus eateries, students would unlikely be compensated sufficiently to pay for full meals through Board Plus...
...greatest strength is playing hurt," says James Carville. "You just can't go through one of these things without making mistakes, and there is no politician I know who has handled tough times better." His ability to think clearly--to actually think better--under pressure will be an enormous boon to her campaign...
...instead of pushing to get inside first, they acknowledge the social importance of good behavior; it's the price they're willing to pay to be entertained. And they take to their roles with the same unquestioning good nature as college fans at the Homecoming game. It was a boon to everyone's mood that we had October football weather on Dec. 31: clear, with no wind or rain, and the temperature near 50. A beautiful night for an outdoor party...