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...Reform, says any attempt to stick with the pact through the global economic crisis could unleash a political crisis. "Against a backdrop of recession or economic stagnation, painful spending cuts would be extremely difficult for any government to sell to voters," he says, questioning whether such reductions would even succeed. "Drastic cuts in spending or [raising] tax risks deepening the recession, which would in itself prevent an improvement in the fiscal position...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Europe's Twin Messages: Spend! Stop Spending! | 2/24/2009 | See Source »

...they can't influence the adults their children become, then what, if any, steps can parents take to help ensure their kids succeed? Or become "good" people? I believe the most important function of parents is to give their children a happy home - not because it will make them more likely to succeed but because everyone has a right to a happy home life. Aside from that, there are other things parents can do, such as providing training in music or sports. Parents have some ability to decide where they will live and where their children will go to school...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Why Parents (Still) Don't Matter | 2/24/2009 | See Source »

...nation that pays for what we spend, not borrow to spend. In addition, a well-functioning government should regulate business and level the playing field so that every hard-working individual can share in a prosperous economy. Once individuals become prosperous, they should contribute more so others can succeed. Lower taxes and less government would be wonderful, but that implementation nearly destroyed our economy...

Author: By Thomas J. Donahue | Title: More of the Same Neocons | 2/24/2009 | See Source »

...French President Nicolas Sarkozy was just as adamant. "We can't afford failure in London," he said after Sunday's meeting. "We have to succeed and we can't accept that anyone or anything will get in the way of this summit, which will be a historic summit. We will be successful [because] if we fail there will be no safety...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Europe Calls for Tougher Rules on Global Markets | 2/23/2009 | See Source »

...improvements to make,” said Motschwiller. “We’re very excited about the win but we’re going to stay focused.”Despite the necessary hard work, Duboe is confident in his team’s ability to succeed in the upcoming season.“We’re going to gel on offense as the weeks go along and really find our roles, and our defense is going to shore up on everything,” said Duboe. “It’s definitely great...

Author: By Alexandra J. Mihalek, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard Notches Big Upset Victory in Durham | 2/23/2009 | See Source »

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