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What could be done? No vast new government programs are necessary, says Shapiro, "but a new, government-mandated bargain could be struck." A rule of tax policy already holds that when a company provides a tax-free compensation, such as health-care coverage or pension contributions to its employees, it must cover virtually its entire work force. Training is not currently viewed as a tax-free compensation, but it should be. If it were, companies wouldn't be directly compelled to train workers; but if they provided training for some employees (as they do now), they would then have...
...Gingrich and his attorney are heard conceding that they are violating the agreement with the committee, discussing the timing of party action on the committee news and at one point discussing language for the statement to be put out by the leadership. Stung by Democrats crying foul, the GOP struck back by pointing out that it was illegal to release the tape. "U.S.C. 119, Section 2511, prohibits the interception and disclosure of wire, oral or electronic communications. In other words, an unauthorized third party recording of a telephonic conversation is a violation of federal law," Republican Whip Tom DeLay wrote...
...stories. Staff writer Christine Gorman, who wrote what she calls the "medical detective story," covered the first international AIDS conference for TIME in 1985. "Back then all the scientists and all the journalists could fit into one room," she recalls. She met Ho six years ago, and was immediately struck by his quiet confidence. "I thought that here was someone to pay attention to." Reporter Alice Park, who conducted the bulk of the interviews with Ho (by phone, E-mail and at his lab), was equally impressed: "I like his serenity and his logic...
When the new 139,000-sq.-ft. store opened, shoppers wondered if they'd wandered into the wrong place. Visitors are struck by racks of sequined evening gowns, stylish suits and hip outfits for teens. "People look confused when they come in for the first time," says Wendorf. Tammy Ray, 31, wasn't confused but pleasantly surprised as she studied the huge jewelry case. "My grandmother told me it was nice," said Ray. Susan Brenton, 41, shopping for her 13-year-old daughter, said, "I'd have never thought to buy her pants at Sears. But recently she got herself...
...meeting was about to begin. Stopping to catch my breath, I opened the doors and entered Room 201 of Harvard Hall. I scanned the assembled crowd to survey those who had, like me, come in search of summer jobs on Wall Street. Something about the mass of people immediately struck me as notable but my frenzied state clouded my reason. I noticed that most of the people were looking over an application, and I immediately sought to find...