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Schools are not business. Cutting programs (books? pencils? teachers? structural upkeep?) does not create a more efficient production line. Children's education cannot be "streamlined," and neither can crippled schools. Clinton and especially Bush argue that money isn't the answer to schools, that we "throw" too much money at schools already. But once again, they disregard schools that are nearly falling apart. If no schools faced such danger, school choice would make sense...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bludgeoning Schools | 10/21/1992 | See Source »

Much of the world remains fascinated by the pomp and circumstances of the Windsors. But British subjects pay a considerable freight, estimated at as much as $140 million from the national budget per year, for the upkeep of an ever extending royal family. Many have begun to wonder whether the investment is worth it. What is this younger generation coming to? And aren't there rather a lot of them? And what are they good for, besides embarrassing themselves, titillating us commoners and boosting the circulation of tabloids? A Sunday Express poll conducted just after the Fergie topless pictures...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Royal Pain for the Crown | 9/7/1992 | See Source »

...tenants cited peeling paint, holes in ceilings and floors, heat problems, mice and poor upkeep in the building's common areas. In short, critics say a city agency agreed to raise rents for a building that is "abominable" and "a dump." And they say 266-270 Windsor St. is a perfect example of why the city's rent control system needs structural reforms...

Author: By David S. Kurnick, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Tenants Protest High Rent | 7/21/1992 | See Source »

While the most intense scrutiny of the city's upkeep occurs on the weekends, the refuse does not go away during the week even though crews run daily, Reeves says...

Author: By Mark L. Ruberg, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Garbage Litter The Trash Rubbish Debris | 4/14/1992 | See Source »

...addition, Harvard adopted a new policy ofincluding building and facilities depreciation asan operating expense on the University's balancesheet. Harvard accounted for $76.5 million in thebudget for facilities upkeep and replacement...

Author: By June Shih, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Recession Hits Endowment | 2/14/1992 | See Source »

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