Poll finds half of Americans favor affirmative action debate
The AP poll shows 80 percent deem diverse student bodies important while 51 percent support affirmative action and 43 percent oppose it. Among blacks 89 percent say it remains necessary, with 60 percent of 18 to 34 year olds agreeing.
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Americans split on affirmative action need and discrimination
An AP poll of 7,073 people conducted Feb 28 to Mar 4 shows more than half support affirmative action to help minorities, about one in three believe discrimination will be eliminated soon, and views vary on whether racism or affirmative action harms whites more.
Colleges Emphasize Learning From One Another
A white medical assistant from Oregon argues affirmative action should continue, saying equality in America remains distant while colleges stress learning from diverse experiences.
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Analysis predicts decade of deficits in Bush budget
The Congressional Budget Office warns deficits would persist for ten years totaling 3.182 trillion. The report, cited by lawmakers, shows deterioration from earlier surplus forecasts and attributes it to higher spending and weaker revenues. Democrats criticize tax cuts as driving deficits while Republicans defend them to spur growth.
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