Teens favor present drinking age across states in Gallup poll
Gallup finds most teens support current limits, with 18 to 19 year olds more likely to back keeping laws as is. Among drinkers, 75 percent in lenient states approve, while 42 percent in stricter states do. Non drinkers lean toward raising limits, and regional and racial differences appear in attitudes.
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Truth in testing eyed for New York exams
Millions of graduates face standardized tests with scores that decide admission to schools and programs. New York will require release of exam questions and correct answers starting January, plus disclosure of exam purposes, content, and measured skills. Background data and statistics must be public.
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New York
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Consumers Union
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Donald Ross
New York Public Interest Research Group
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Barbs on surf and turf dinners and drafts in legislation
A witty critique compares so called surf and turf dinners to seaweed and prairie grass. It mocks frequent legislative drafts, hot air schemes sold cheaply, and a merchandising ploy that makes buyers feel important in the kitchen. It ends by questioning trust in decimal point placement.
Newsweek Reporter Expelled From Iran After Visa Denial
Nicolas Profitt, a Newsweek reporter, arrived in Tehran seeking a visa but was denied and held overnight before expulsion to Nairobi. The incident followed a stern lecture on coverage of Iran. The State Department warned travelers without visas in Tehran may face lengthy transit lounge stays with limited food service.
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Newsweek
Iran
Nairobi
Nicolas Profitt
Tehran
John Dotson
State Department
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