How to rebuild L.A.: activists say community-based development - not enterprise zones - offers help for inner cities

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A$5 billion economic aid to inner cities in Los Angeles, CA, was passed in Congress to prop up the ailing economies of the rural areas. The economic aid comes with the institution of so-called enterprise zones which has been highly criticized as running counter to the real purpose.

Evaluation, Economic aspects, Los Angeles, California, Enterprise zones, Inner cities

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Maid in the USA

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The rising number of women employing maids have led some feminists to raise ethical questions on the issue. Aside from the issue of low wages, the hiring of maids reflects sexist values and people's irresponsibility in cleaning up their own mess.

Social aspects, Analysis, Domestics, Unfair labor practices

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Watch your mouth! New laws could gag critics of unsafe food

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New laws known as banana bills keep food activists from warning consumers about risky or unsafe food. The statutes protect the financial interest of agribusiness at the expense of free speech and access to information.

Agricultural industry, Laws, regulations and rules, Consumer protection, Reports, Food industry

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