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(LAST 7 DAYS)
1. Illegal Immigration and the American Workforce
Arizona's tough new anti-illegal immigration law mirrors the ongoing national debate on the effect of illegal immigrants in the American workforce.
2. No Child Left Behind: Pass or Fail?
The controversial No Child Left Behind Act faces an uncertain future as policymakers deliberate its successes and failures.
3. America’s Tax Burden
The tax system in the United States has a complicated history and even more complicated tax code many would like to see simplified.
4. The U.S. – China Trade Deficit: Reason for Worry?
The U.S.-China trade deficit is at an all-time high. What impact does this gap have on the U.S. economy today and in the future?
5. What's Driving the High Price of Oil?
One-humdred-dollar-a-barrel oil, once believed to signal certain economic disaster, has become a distinct reality. What factors are behind the historical increase, and what impact will expensive oil have on the U.S. and world economies?
6. The Sources of Anti-Americanism
Anti-American sentiment continues to persist around the globe. What is the source of this resentment and can the United States do anything to bolster its image abroad?
7. Race and Politics in America
The issue of race has come to the forefront during the 2008 race for the presidential nomination. Is America ready to examine its history regarding race and discuss the future of race relations?
8. Recession and the U.S. Economy
Fears of recession, fueled by the spreading credit crisis, have triggered wild fluctuations in the stock market. Will the Fed's rate cut head off an economic downturn?
9. Health Care: Policy and Politics
As the presidential campaigns intensify, the debate over access to health care, containing costs, and reforming the system has become a focal point for candidates and voters.
10. Economics and the Environment
The ever-increasing public charge to "go green" has numerous impacts beyond just the environment. Economic realities also are part of addressing global environmental challenges.
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