Pakistan’s Role Key to Afghan Exit and Peace
Trudy Rubin argues U S strategy in Afghanistan hinges on Pakistan ending sanctuary for Afghan Taliban and Islamic militants. Rashid’s book and interviews stress ISI backing blocks peace while U S Pakistan ties remain strained after bin Laden raid and policy mistrust.
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Almanac Highlights and Notable Dates for April 9 2012
Almanac entry recounts Lee surrender at Appomattox in 1865 and 1940 Norway Denmark invasion. Notes Mercury program astronauts announced in 1959 and Saddam statue toppled in 2003. Birthdays include Baudelaire Hefner Quaid Nixon Meester Stewart. Astros-Yankees indoor opener cited. Mercury cost listed at 384 million. Moon phase noted.
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Romney veep pick should be an adult in charge
George Will argues Romney needs a running mate with deep policy mastery to counter Obama and Ryan’s budget plan. He cites Paul Ryan as a strong option and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal as another potential choice. Will warns against flashy demographics and urges seriousness and experience.
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Overprotective parenting meets cautious schooling in column
D L Stewart reflects on excessive shielding of children from risks from Easter egg hunts to supposedly trauma free tests. He contrasts Colorado egg scramble cancelation with New York City test word bans and notes his own parenting limits.
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