Education flap over Paige ta trumpets NEA attack
Washington based NEA president Reg Weaver condemned Secretary Paige as the Bush aide faced criticism for calling union leaders terrorists. Teachers and Democrats denounced the remark as vile while Paige apologized, arguing his aim targeted a union stance not educators. Continued debate parallels No Child Left Behind friction with states.
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Bush backs constitutional amendment on marriage
President Bush urged Congress to pass a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage to stop activist judges from redefining marriage. He cited Massachusetts and San Francisco decisions as creating confusion and said 38 states already protect the sanctity of marriage. The White House aims to move quickly toward ratification.
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Ottawa looks to gateways for city identity and pride
Ottawa plans a gateways program to create a unified city image with primary, secondary, and transition gateways featuring signs, landscaping, and urban art. The proposal, eyed for 2005 2006, would explore costs, phases, partnerships, and public input to craft a recurring theme reflecting Ottawa history and community pride.
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Marketing plan highlights Ottawa heritage and education ties
The plan emphasizes Ottawa unique heritage in branding with logos and landmarks like the current city logo and historic architecture. It calls for marketing education partners USD 290, Ottawa University, and Neosho County Community College, improving signs and a University District to boost visitation and pride.
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Iraqi university labs looted amid postwar strain
The article notes that even Baghdad’s largest universities are heavily looted and short of equipment, with chairs stolen, while students and professors remain committed. Ghanim AlMumaily, CEO of LRD, praises resilience as LRD and allies have shipped 17,000 new textbooks since 2001, aided by U.S. corporations and charities.
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