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The Census Goes to the White House — What Are They Thinking?

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:57:44 +0000 – By Betsy NewmarkHigh School History and Government Teacher In response to concerns that black and Hispanic groups have about Obama’s nominee to head the Department of Commerce, the Obama administration has decided to have the director of the census, normally part of the …

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Poaching America’s Traditions: When animal extremists attack

If you’re like me, you may have an uncontrollable nostalgia for things that impacted your childhood. On Thursday, March 5, I picked up my iPhone to read my morning news alerts and saw the headline, “Ringling Bros. eliminating elephant act.” It took a few moments for this to sink in. …

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Iraq crisis: The speech Obama should have given

President Obama gave a brief, forgettable speech at the White House Friday about Iraq, where marauding jihadists are threatening to capture Baghdad. Here’s the speech he should have given instead. “My fellow Americans, I come to you today from the Oval Office with a heavy heart and sober ­humility. Events …

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