The Bouchard factor

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Bouchard has taken over leadership of Parti Quebecois from Premier Jacques Parizeau and could rejuvenate the waning separatist movement in Quebec. Polls show that the separatist and federalists causes are tied, and observers speculate whether Bouchard can bring about a victory.

Political activity, Quebec, Separatists, Bouchard, Lucien, Parti Quebecois

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A blight at the centre of power: Washington is an urban mess - and many blame its mayor

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Washington DC suffers from a number of problems including crime, deteriorating schools and high rates of infant mortality. Many blame Mayor Barry for the problems, and the federal government has stripped Barry of most of his powers. The city is now run by a control board.

Management, Evaluation, Washington, D.C., Race relations, Municipal government, Barry, Marion S., Washington, D.C. Financial Responibility and Management Assistance Authority

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