Mexico and U S announce sweeping steps to curb migrant deaths
Mexico and the United States unveiled their most sweeping plan to save migrants, from warning campaigns and crackdown on smugglers to pilot use of nonlethal weapons by Border Patrol and reconnaissance flights. The move follows deadly desert crossings and aims to speed up orderly migration.
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Mexico
U.S
Mexico City
United States
Enrique Berruga
Foreign Relations Department
Arizona Desert
Berruga
U.S. Border Patrol
Washington
Border Patrol
Arizona
Rio Grande
Grupo Beta
San Diego
States report big problems with motor voter registration
The Federal Election Commission found 23 of 44 states subject to the National Voter Registration Act had significant motor voter program problems last fall. DMV offices sometimes failed to forward registrations timely or properly, causing eligible voters to be denied ballots. High turnover and incomplete forms were common issues, while Florida avoided major motor voter problems. Arizona saw voters turned away despite registering at motor vehicle offices.
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Washington
Federal Election Commission
Florida
A. Gore
George W. Bush
Ting
FEC
Dmv
Brian Hancock
Pentagon
Defense
William Cohen
Hancock
Arizona
Bush
Gore
Jessica Funkhouser
Administration urges Court to hear voucher case
The Bush administration asked the Supreme Court to review three appeals on school vouchers arguing the Ohio program does not violate the Constitution’s ban on government promotion of religion. The filing signals support for tax dollars aiding private tuition at religious schools, a cornerstone of Bush’s education platform.
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Washington
Bush
Supreme Court
Ohio
Theodore Olson
Bush Administration
Congress
Lawsuit alleges biased police evaluation practices
The suit contends that directives from defendants suppress high scores and keep ratings down, masking unequal treatment in evaluation, pay and advancement. Officers Caughey and Moore state clerical duties can add up to 250 points, and exclude clerical work from ratings, harming overall pay and morale. McMurray notes many officers may leave the department over pay while the lawsuit targets the city.
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Steve Lynch
Shane Caughey
Caughey
Steve Moore
Moore
Sgt. Lynch
McMurray
Charlotte- Mecklenburg
North Carolina schools grapple with grade retention through new gateways
Officials discuss policies guiding promotion and retention as gateways aim to end social promotions. Principal discretion, safeguards, and an appeals process shape grade placement while concerns include attendance impacts, student self concept, and potential overcrowding. Summer school and extra tutoring cited as helps.
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Sudderth
Ed Sadler
Gaston County
North Carolina
Sadler
Engin Konane
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Konane
Calvin Carter
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Cigna
Aetna
United Health Care
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Dermatology & Laser Center
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Oreck
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