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...jump-start peace talks and boost American credibility with Arabs, U.S. officials tell Time that they are thinking about dangling an international offer of diplomatic recognition for Palestine. If it helps Colin Powell coax the Israelis and Palestinians back to negotiations, the dramatic gesture would be valuable. But it may not have any lasting effect on two sides so hate-soaked and at odds. When Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia offered in February to broker Israel's peace with the Arabs in exchange for a Palestinian state, the plan was applauded as a step forward--although land-for-peace...
...running deficits for several years, by the administration’s own calculations. On its own, this would not be a cause for uproar—a major new worldwide threat has arisen simultaneously with a slump in the domestic economy, and some deficit spending might be necessary to jump-start production and fight terrorism. But it is tragic that money is instead being refunded to the wealthiest Americans while the poor can hope to receive even less help from the government...
...Minnesota, the St. Paul Port Authority has completed work on its $20 million, 900-space Capital City Parking Garage, which offers monthly parkers such amenities as video- and audiotape rentals, car washes and car repairs--including a jump-start service for stalled vehicles. "The idea is to park your car and not have to go out and brave Minnesota weather," explains Tom Collins, spokesman for the authority...
Reich said he was confident he could jump-start the economy from the governor’s desk...
Reich said he was confident he could jump-start the economy from the governor’s desk...