Debates on credit debt and health care pull at families
The Daytona Beach News Journal and Chicago Sun Times urge accountability for high risk lending and health care coverage. They argue card firms profit from default, while federal regulators must address broader costs amid mortgage foreclosures, age discrimination, and the need for comprehensive health reform.
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Edwards stirs Iowa crowds with bitter populist message
In Embracing hate with Edwards NOXVILLE Iowa John Edwards paints a hostile portrait of corporate greed. He blasts drug and insurance firms as blocking universal health care and pledges a hard line against elites. Iowa audiences respond with enthusiasm as he portrays a stark battle between working people and powerful interests.
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Juno and the culture clash over teen pregnancy
Ellen Goodman critiques the film Juno and a wave of teen pregnancy storylines. She argues Hollywood and culture push happy endings while avoiding hard truths about abortion, contraception, and real life for teens.
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Iowa caucus shapes race with Obama Huckabee triumphs
The first votes of 2008 went to Barack Obama for the Democrats and Mike Huckabee for the Republicans in Iowa. Biden and Dodd exit, while others eye post caucus momentum as candidates discuss issues and aim for broader national appeal. Iowa turnout and demographics spotlight broader questions about participation and representation in selecting the next president.
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