'Conspicuous by our absence.' (Hispanic TV reporters covering 1996 political conventions)(includes a related article on Hispanic delegates)

Article Abstract:

The major TV networks did not have any Hispanic reporters covering the 1996 Democratic and Republican national conventions. There were two Hispanic journalists who covered the conventions on morning news programs. The absence is surprising because Hispanics constitute 6% of workers in TV news.

Social aspects, Portrayals, Media coverage, Television broadcasting of news, Television news, Hispanic Americans and mass media, Hispanic Americans in mass media, Political conventions

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'Participation, not preference.' (affirmative action policy)(includes related articles)

Article Abstract:

The government policy called affirmative action intended to benefit minorities has become unpopular with both whites and their intended beneficiaries. For the latter, the program has failed to generate its intended results. There is a high likelihood that the program will be abolished.

Affirmative action, Public opinion

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Scoping out scanners

Article Abstract:

Small businesses benefit from scanners, a graphic tool for copying images and turning them into digital images. The market for scanners, used not only for copying images but also for optimal character recognition, has doubled from 1995 to 1996.

Usage, High technology industry, Equipment and supplies, Scanning devices, Optical scanners

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