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...state-owned Italian carrier, which loses about €1.2 million a day, desperately needs a government bailout to avoid bankruptcy. But any rescue plan risks a veto from Brussels on antitrust grounds. Labor Minister Roberto Maroni promises the government will sign an emergency decree this week, reportedly set to dole out €120 million to Alitalia and Italy 's smaller carriers this year. That would keep the flagship airline afloat and avert disastrous labor strife. But even if the bailout gets past E.U. competition czar Mario Monti, there's a more far-reaching conundrum. Analysts say Alitalia's long-term...
...political spectrum, to genuinely reach out to youth voters. President George W. Bush himself can likely benefit from attempts to enliven young voters. Although the Republicans have had a tradition of less-than-hip candidates who seemed out of sync with youth culture—from the vivacious Bob Dole to the studious Alan Keyes—Bush should follow Kerry’s lead and attempt to energize young voters...
...plans to have a night at the Kong for juniors, a night at Gillian’s and a barbecue for sophomores and Loker nights for first-years. And Mahan’s vice president, Michael R. Blickstead ’05, says the Council hopes to dole out more money to House Stein Clubs to help prop up social life...
...January 2003, University President Lawrence H. Summers announced a $14 million initiative through which the University will dole out grants to graduate students who pursue careers in public service or research...
...Padgett, and his cousin Pete, who wears traditional tattoos, agree. "Maori are a proud people, and I'm proud to be Maori," says Padgett. "But I believe Maori can do whatever they want to do if they choose to do it. They don't need to be on the dole or single parent's benefit or joining gangs as a crutch. Maori need to take a look at themselves. What Brash is saying is a wake-up call...