Economy cools as unemployment rises in May
Mark Zandi of RFA Dismal Sciences notes the 4.1 percent unemployment rate in May, with 116000 jobs cut, the largest decline in nine years, signaling a slowdown after a period of strong growth.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 2000
Page
4
Mark Zandi of RFA Dismal Sciences notes the 4.1 percent unemployment rate in May, with 116000 jobs cut, the largest decline in nine years, signaling a slowdown after a period of strong growth.
President Clinton, in Germany on Friday, questioned whether Russia’s hard won democratic freedoms will endure and urged the West to close ranks with its former Cold War foe to determine Russia’s ultimate role in Europe.
Nick Lacey of the FAA cites serious concerns about Alaska Airlines critical processes and management effectiveness as the agency proposes stripping the carrier of the right to perform maintenance on its planes, a move that could force grounding and halt flights.
An opinion piece argues that feigned politeness is a form of rudeness and laments a decline in manners from past generations. It critiques respect based on rank, calls for revived civility, and suggests teaching children humane behavior while honoring tradition. Scripps Howard News Service
The Agriculture Department will study Atkins high protein and Ornish low fat plans to verify weight loss and assess safety. Experts say many Americans are overweight and risk health problems while urging balanced eating and regular exercise as advised by health secretary Donna Shalala.
The article argues home schooling produced first, second, and third places in the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee and first place in the Geography Bee. It notes higher test scores among home schooled students and cites parental involvement as a key factor while weighing socialization concerns and the need for dedicated, well organized parents.
The article argues for carefully crafted Medicare drug coverage combining protection from catastrophic costs with some ongoing drug cost assistance. It weighs core questions of voluntary vs universal coverage, subsidies, cost control, and preserving the Medicare program while avoiding adverse selection, excessive subsidies, or price-driven industry harm.
A meeting of the Wilmington School Board showed deep discord among members and citizens. Dr. C Leon Ahlum resigned amid criticism of the board’s failure to cooperate for students while finances reveal Wilmington ranks last in per pupil spending for regular education and 24th in total expenditures per student among 27 districts. The writer blames the five board members who voted for continued penny-pinching despite the grim figures.
Mark V. Pepicelli of New Wilmington argues against cutting or misusing funds for the Wilmington School. He warns that underfunding will erode education, drive families away, and lower property values, urging the school board to act to preserve district quality.
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