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...introduced the struggle between politicians who say the press is invasive and overly critical and journalists who argue that the government attempts to exert too much influence over the press...
...after last week's twin interventions on behalf of both the euro and oil prices, this was not the time Greenspan wanted to roil the markets in any way. But there are clouds on the horizon, and when Greenspan mentioned one of them - rising oil prices that could exert inflationary pressures - investors had a little sell-off, stopped, and then sold again until the modest morning rally had melted away. (Some moony-eyed investors were betting that Greensapn would cut rates; others suddenly got scared about oil prices...
...long time coming in the New York race, which is the object of immense interest (and the target of immense contributions) by outsiders. Because soft money contributions-- money given to political parties for "party building" activites--are unlimited they are a favorite tool of special interests hoping to exert influence on the political process. An unprecedented $342 million of soft money has already been spent throughout the nation in this election year. But both sides in New York wanted the reformer's mantle, and Lazio's posturing at the first debate, although puerile, gave the issue added urgency. Clinton...
...They tell public officials whether new school programs are making a difference and where new investments are likely to pay off. They tell teachers what their students have learned--and have not. They tell parents how their children are doing compared with others their age. They encourage students to exert more effort...
...They tell public officials whether new school programs are making a difference and where new investments are likely to pay off. They tell teachers what their students have learned - and have not. They tell parents how their children are doing compared with others their age. They encourage students to exert more effort...