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...many federal dollars may flow to a city or state based on grants and other outlays. Democrats have long charged that the undercounting of minorities and poor Americans prevents federal funding from reaching strapped communities. Meanwhile, Republicans argue that Democrats seek to boost numbers in order to create extra congressional districts in urban areas and to bring in more federal money for their constituencies. They charge that sampling - which Democrats support because it provides estimates for communities that can be hard to track accurately - is unconstitutional because the Constitution calls for an "actual enumeration" of the population...
...have a positive mindset and were able to regroup after Monday’s loss to [Boston College],” Rogers said. “[We] are pretty confident going into the game.” A win against Cornell may give the Crimson the extra motivation and confidence they need for a successful end to its season. Last year, after losing to Boston College in the Beanpot, Harvard went on a seven-game unbeaten streak. The Crimson looks for a similar boost against the Big Red this season. However, Cornell will be a formidable challenge to the Crimson...
...help bridge this gap, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed shorting schools $2.1 billion during the rest of this academic year and $3.1 billion the next. He wants to save an additional $1.1 billion by reducing the number of school days, from 180 to 175. Though the extra time off might cheer students, California school superintendent Jack O'Connell strenuously opposes the move. Best sound bite: "To close the achievement gap and prepare all students for success in the competitive global economy, we should be offering more time in class, not less...
Despite Congress's holding emergency weekend sessions to push through a stimulus plan, educators in many states lament the fact that schools won't see a penny of the extra money until at least July. According to O'Connell, some of California's poorest districts are running out of cash for subsidized meal programs. The Hayward district is planning layoffs that would increase class size in primary grades from 20 students to 32. In Lake Elsinore, schools have turned off the lights in many rooms - and placed duct tape over the switches - to save money on electricity bills...
...teammates, whom he repeatedly credits for his success. “College is the best of both worlds. I get to have the individual aspect, where it’s on me, but I still get to play for a team. There’s extra motivation: training with a team of guys, who are teammates, but also some of your best friends on campus.”Head Coach Santinder Bajwa spoke volumes of the maturity and cohesion of his team. His players create a supportive, positive atmosphere in which they all can blossom as people as well...