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| Reports says the US ranks 42nd in terms of life expectancy, behind almost every other developed country. Just as damning, the US has dropped from 2nd in terms of human development in 1990 to 12th place now and has a higher percentage of children living in poverty than any of the world's richest nations. Some 14% (40 million) lack basic literacy. One in six lack healthcare coverage. What will Obama do? |
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treated poorly
by francine on Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 at 8:05:56 AM
Corrupt leadership and unsophisticated, immature citizens
by Yaybob on Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 at 9:49:14 AM
The rich are doomed to be lazy cowards without money.
by John Hanks on Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 at 10:53:42 AM
Yes, and here's another great article on the subject
by Jessica Moore on Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 at 11:26:30 AM
Another Great Article
by Margaret Bassett on Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 at 1:47:58 PM
Clarification
by Jessica Moore on Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 at 2:57:17 PM
Jessica, not my toes
by Margaret Bassett on Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 at 4:24:01 PM
Thank you, Margaret
by Jessica Moore on Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 at 7:53:57 PM