Trading places

Article Abstract:

The US, Canada and Mexico have agreed to discuss possible changes in the draft of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Pres Clinton has insisted that any agreement he sends to Congress must protect the environment, strengthen Mexican labor laws and protect US markets..

United States, Canada, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Economic policy, Mexico, Commercial treaties, Trade agreements

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The power brokers: Parliament puts lobbyists in the spotlight

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The Canadian Parliament is investigating the influence exerted by lobbyists over politicians to receive government contracts. Critics claim that lobbyists are self-serving. Examples of questionable activities and laws that regulate them are presented.

Investigations, Political aspects, Lobbyists, Canada. Parliament

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A blackboard jungle

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Schools in Washington, D.C., and across the US, are beset by guns and violence. Students discuss why they carry guns and share their views on the causes of violence among high school students.

Crimes against, Causes of, Students, Schools, Violent crimes, Washington, D.C., School violence

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