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Economy. Layoff burden takes toll on families "Job loss is hitting employees of all kinds, and it's delivering a profound blow to family stability. The latest U.S. Labor Department report says employers cut payrolls by 62,000 in June -- the sixth straight month of nationwide job losses." Paulson: Many foreclosures can't be prevented "Faced with record-high foreclosure rates, the Bush administration has been scrambling to keep people from losing their homes, but many are beyond help, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said." Fed Sees Turmoil Persisting Deep Into Next Year"Federal policy makers have concluded that the turmoil plaguing the housing and financial markets is likely to spill deep into 2009, becoming one of the most significant domestic problems to confront the next president when he steps into the White House in January."
Veterans' education. Ohio colleges will be free for veterans "Gov. Ted Strickland made a promise to American veterans living around the world: Come to one of Ohio's public colleges and pay nothing." Ohio Gives Veterans In-State Rates at Public Colleges "The Ohio plan, the first of its kind in the nation, makes all veterans "honorary Ohioans" for the purpose of a college education."
Immigration. McCain, Obama court Latinos, promise immigration change "John McCain and Barack Obama told a major Hispanic organization that they remain committed to passing comprehensive immigration legislation, despite its defeat in Congress and unpopularity with voters who prefer a heavier emphasis on border security." Obama, McCain address Hispanics "The Illinois Democrat spoke bluntly about the immigration issue. The Arizona Republican's address was largely devoted to economic policy and only briefly touched on immigration."
War powers. Report Urges Overhaul of the War Powers Law "Two former secretaries of state, concluding that a 1973 measure limiting the president's ability to wage war unilaterally had never worked as intended, proposed a new system of closer consultation between the White House and Congress before American forces go into battle." New law is urged on war powers "A bipartisan commission called for a new law to require the next president to ask Congress for formal approval of any decision to go to war and force the White House to consult Congress once a war is underway."
G-8 & global warming. U.S. Joins G-8 Plan To Halve Emissions "The United States for the first time joined the major industrialized countries in committing to try to halve greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050.Russia warns of retaliation after Prague signs US 'star wars' pact "Dmitry Medvedev today warned Russia may take retaliatory steps after being "extremely upset" by a US defence pact with the Czech Republic."
Editorial. Rich nations, poor policies (Boston Globe) "WITH THE PRICE of oil shooting upward, food security a danger for billions of the world's poor, and climate change already taking its toll on crops, water, and health, members of the Group of 8 rich nations need to cooperate now - and not make vague promises for the distant future."
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