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...This term, Senator Obama has spearheaded initiatives to demand governmental accountability. He fought to allow all Americans to see exactly how their money is being spent, and demanded that senators no longer be able to request legislative earmarks anonymously. He worked with Senator Russ Feingold to implement common-sense ethics reforms, preventing members of Congress from accepting gifts from lobbyists and restricting the revolving door between lobbying firms and Capitol Hill. And that commitment has extended to the campaign trail, where he does not accept any campaign contributions from lobbyists or interest groups...
...teacher, I have attended training sessions on gangs and heard experts advise schools to implement a dress code of solid colors. Some uniformity also levels the playing field for students who can't afford the latest fashions. A dress code alone won't eradicate violence and class tensions, but it is a practical first step that shows a school is serious about safety. Adults need to close their ears to teens' whining, look at the big picture and decide what is best...
...addition to these policy questions, there's the matter of money. The states have complained bitterly that NCLB imposes its many mandates without the federal funds originally promised to implement them. Providing more money for NCLB is a key goal for the Democrats, who control Congress, and is almost certainly part of their price for reauthorizing the law. A look at some of the more challenging issues...
...customers to install a patch. And if a new product isn't quite what customers wanted, 37signals can respond immediately. When the company launched Highrise, a contact-management tool, in March, customers pleaded for a specific format for freelancers. Within 36 hours, 37signals expanded its offering. "They implement a mix of what's on their own road map and what people suggest," says subscriber Chris Busse, a Web developer...
...crowd seemed to like them-people were hollering and stomping on the aluminum risers-and right on cue, a bright-eyed Buffalo student named Jessica Usborne stood up and asked the Question. "Given the urgency of global warming, shouldn't you not only educate people but also help implement the changes that will be necessary-by running for President?" The place erupted, and Usborne dipped down onto one knee and bowed her head. Her dark hair fell across her eyes and her voice rose. "Please! I'll vote for you!" she cried above the crowd's roar, which sounded like...