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Frequent passengers on company planes are members of the House and Senate, Democrats and Republicans both--the people who make corporate welfare possible. In fact, lawmakers seem to end up on the corporate jets of the very same businesses that contribute to their campaigns or seek regulatory favors. Like Jesse Helms, the five-term North Carolina Republican Senator, who flies about in R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. planes and often takes to the floor of the Senate to support the tobacco industry. Under congressional rules, House and Senate members are permitted to fly on company planes if they pay the equivalent...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Corporate Welfare: Fantasy Islands | 11/16/1998 | See Source »

...potential controversy, however, is equally tremendous. It is illegal to use federal money for research that involves human embryos--leading both the Johns Hopkins and Wisconsin groups to seek funding from Geron Corp., a biotech firm based in Menlo Park, Calif. But staying within the letter of the law has not saved the scientists from attack. Biotechnology critic Jeremy Rifkin petitioned Congress last week to ban all privately funded research into embryonic stem cells so that there can be a "full investigation of the profound long-term social and ethical implications of the technology." Right-to-life activists chimed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Biological Mother Lode | 11/16/1998 | See Source »

Like with all social ills, we struggle to discern the genealogy of this corruption, and we seek an entry point where we can begin to improve a situation. First and foremost, our values develop in our families. But as we grow up, communities play an increasingly large role. These communities--such as the Harvard community--leave an indelible mark on the individuals who leave them...

Author: By David B. Friedland, | Title: Facing the Scars of Final Clubs | 11/13/1998 | See Source »

...life meaning. I am my sanction, and my purpose is my own rational happiness. If I choose to live my life in service to others, so be it. But if I, the selfish man that I am, want to pursue a career that I actually enjoy, I will not seek anyone's permission, nor acknowledge any demands for justification. I will pursue my own selfish desire without regard to its "socially responsible" character...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Need to Justify Careers | 11/13/1998 | See Source »

...potentially dangerous addictions. Alcohol features prominently in your recent issues, cigarettes pollute your photographs, your choice of models implies a probable eating disorder, and several articles about dating failures suggest insecurity about your relationship savvy. We are concerned about your health and well being. The time has come to seek treatment for your problems. But don't be afraid! Besides our unconditional love and support, there are many resources at Harvard and beyond that will help you through this difficult period. Please, let us suggest a few steps toward rehabilitation...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: REHAB RECOMMENDED: | 11/12/1998 | See Source »

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