College life: parental involvement grows with baby boomers
Jim Fruin, a college parent leader, and other baby-boomer parents are more actively involved in their children's education. Administrators report benefits for student success but cite legal and policy challenges as parental access grows.
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Iraq study flags dashed hopes amid chaos and cost
The AP summarizes GAO and CSIS findings on Iraq noting rising fears and missed deadlines despite some positive signals in January election plans. Analysts call occupation a dismal failure and warn of mismanaged funds, unanswered questions, and ongoing violence impeding progress.
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Helicopter Crashes Kill Two in Iraq and Attacks Hit Baghdad Churches
Two U S military transport helicopters crashed at night in southwestern Baghdad killing two soldiers, as violence across Iraq raised overall American fatalities to six in two days. In Baghdad a series of pre-dawn bombings damaged five Christian churches and a mortar strike hit a hospital, killing one Iraqi and wounding five. In Fallujah U S warplanes bombed western parts of the city while tanks fired artillery. residents reported a baby killed though the military did not confirm civilian casualties.
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Eight States Hold 99 Electoral Votes in Tight Race
Eight states totaling 99 electoral votes form a shrinking battlefield as Bush and Kerry eye Florida Ohio and Pennsylvania. The trio alone could decide the White House with two of three triumphs, while others linger as potential disruptors in the tightening race.
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Eight states remain tossups in 2004 election race
The election battle for 270 electoral votes centers on eight states still too even to tilt toward Bush or Kerry. Current trends show 16 states and D C totaling 217 votes as solid or leaning, 26 states with 222 votes. The race hinges on remaining battlegrounds and shifting margins.
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Meskwaki push to defeat Boswell over casino shutdown
Meskwaki tribe members urge voting against U S Rep Leonard Boswell, blaming him for actions during a tribal leadership dispute that helped shut down the casino. The closure cost the Meskwaki 12 million dollars monthly for seven months and left 1 300 Boswell constituents unemployed. Rhonda Pushetonequa urged residents to vote Boswell out. Boswell disputes the claims.
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