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...troops back to the region, including 350 members of the special forces, to help finish the job. But this go-round they'll be on the island of Jolo, a far more lawless place, and unlike last year, the Pentagon says American soldiers will take part in combat missions. Philippine officials say details are still being worked out, but any increased U.S. presence in the region is certain to fuel tensions with the MILF. "If negotiations fall apart?and it's more likely than not that they will?it will be back to the battlefield," says Parouk Hussin, Governor...
...grunting for breath as they climb the steps of Widener; rather, they should bound energetically through the streets, head held high above well toned shoulders. Exercise is a vital part of any person’s well being; a nice long run or a few bench presses can effectively combat the stresses of academic life better than talk therapy or pints of Ben and Jerry’s. Houses must stop neglecting the health of their residents, and make it a priority...
Bonifaz, who graduated from HLS in 1992, will appear in Massachusetts District Court on Monday to argue that Bush must wait for a formal declaration of war from Congress before sending troops into combat in Iraq. It is refreshing to see such a bold action taken by a private individual who is concerned about the executive branch abusing the constitutional limits on its powers...
...Alessandro’s relationship with the committee and parents began to deteriorate rapidly last spring, when she proposed the first of a series of plans to merge or close Cambridge’s elementary schools in order to combat declining enrollment and a $4 million budget deficit, all of which were rejected by the school committee...
...pages of statistics to try to debunk Rangel's claim that minorities and the poor bear the risks unfairly. Blacks make up 21% of the enlisted military force, compared with 12% in the general population. But these recruits "tend to be concentrated in administrative and support jobs, not combat jobs," says a Pentagon report released after Rangel introduced his bill last month. An earlier Defense Department report acknowledges that new recruits come "primarily" from middle-and lower-income families. Says Rangel: "All Americans should be prepared to share the sacrifices of war"--even affluent ones. --By Douglas Waller