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July 28, 2003
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Study Examines U.S. Worker Decline

A new study indicates nearly 1 in 5 Americans workers was laid off from their jobs in the last three years. And a vast majority of them received no advance notice, no severance pay, and no career counseling from their employers.

U.S. Changes Tactics in Iraq

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The Washington Post reports that the US military is adopting more aggressive tactics in its hunt for Iraqi fighters.

Bob Hope Dies

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Comedian Bob Hope has died at the age of 100.

Political Discourse at State Capitols

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Two newspaper editors weigh in on the state of political discourse at state capitols around the country.

Pros and Cons: U.S. Involvement in Liberia

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The U.S has troops off of Liberia’s coast, but President Bush says they will not aid in peacekeeping until President Charles Taylor steps down.

Internships Not for Students Anymore

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It used to be that college students did internships — it was a way to get their foot in the door and get some experience. Increasingly, though, older workers are using internships.

Lift Every Voice

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The music of Jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd.

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