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...Japan needs to deregulate its agricultural industry. The sector is plagued by longstanding barriers to entry that prevent corporations from getting into the business. This hampers the introduction of modern farming techniques that would improve productivity and profit margins. By maintaining the status quo, Tokyo is missing out: the rise in food prices and increasing incomes in other Asian economies provide substantial export opportunities for Japanese farmers...
...Rove's access to his old employers and peers makes his job easier, but it also carries risks. His peanut butter and honey sandwiches with Bush give Rove White House access, but reinforce the public perception of a shared fate - something the new Rove needs to shake. The rise of Schmidt and the ensuing Roveian attacks on Obama have also increased the ease with which Obama can link McCain to the tactics of his predecessor. That's fine if McCain wins, but "it'll be interesting to see what happens to Rove's reputation and how much people are willing...
Germany, home to the largest population in Europe since its reunification in 1989, will see its population decline from some 82 million today to 70 million in 2060, according to the study. Britain, as a result of higher immigration and more babies, will see its population rise to 77 million from 50 million over the same period. Other countries such as Ireland, Cyprus and Spain are expected to see sharp increases as well...
DENVER—Mass. Gov. Deval L. Patrick '78 spoke about the rise of the youth vote to a group of Harvard affiliates in Denver for the Democratic National Convention...
...Rise Hillary Rise rally, those words weren't promoting much healing - but Democrats can take some consolation in the fact that Republicans weren't gaining any ground either. Eight McCain supporters tried to crash the rally, offering McCain T shirts, signs and water. "They were like, 'We're on your side. We're for Hillary,' " said Elizabeth Fietcher. "And they were like, 'We've got water,' but it was warm water. We were just like, 'Get out of here.' We're Democrats over here, and we don't want the Republicans...