Word: progressively
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Among the many provisions of the act was a provision requiring state child support offices to establish paternity in the birth of out-of-wedlock children receiving welfare. States must make progress towards establishing the father in 90 percent of these children, or else lose massive amounts of federal welfare money paid out in block grants...
...True progress is made when only ideas and beliefs are challenged. However, both Giuliani and Kabala seem to feel that the subject of religion is somehow sacred and should forever remain unchallenged. Maybe it is because they are scared of what they might discover. Is it not possible that by viewing the offending "Sensation" exhibit, visitors might be able to enhance their understanding of their religion? That by viewing the art, which is so personally offensive, one might be able to better understand or even challenge their personal and religious beliefs? It is unfortunate that Giuliani and Kabala are willing...
...continually attempting to limit the boundaries of what is publicly "acceptable," America has and will continue to lag behind its European counterpart's social progress. Now nearly two years after its premier in London, "Sensation" has been deemed by the British press as yesterday's news, unrepresentative of today's British art world. However, while the both the culture and the art world of Europe have moved on, America is one again held back by its constant desire not to offend...
Matthews Hall was first burglarized on Oct. 3, and now a total of seven Matthews suites have been robbed. On Oct. 12 a student entered his Thayer Hall suite while a robbery was in progress, and police suspect the same man committed all the crimes...
Public health experts have a more pressing concern: the programs could undo a decade of progress in education about safe sex. "Denying them information about contraception and STD protection puts them at risk," says Debra Haffner, president of SIECUS. Then there's the question of the psychological impact of such a message on adolescents just embarking on the awkward terrain of sexuality. Warns Pam Smallwood, education director of Planned Parenthood of Central Texas: "If all kids learn about sex is that if you touch it you'll die, how can you ever expect them to develop healthy relationships...