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Stories from 2004-01-11

Analysis: Counterinsurgency Tactics in Iraq

Peter Maas | New York Times | January 11, 2004

"Can the lessons of history help defeat the insurgency in Iraq? Dodging bullets, taking prisoners and trying to win hearts and minds." [more]

Four Generations of the Bush Dynasty

Kevin Phillips | Los Angeles Times | January 11, 2004

Four generations of the Bush Dynasty have chased profits through cozy ties with Mideast leaders, spinning webs of conflicts of interest. [more]

Punk Rock Meets Politics in the Heart of Middle America

Matt Stearns | Knight Ridder/Tribune Wire | January 11, 2004

"The Man clearly has co-opted punk's glorious nihilism. Flanking Chris No. 2 was Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack (who conceded that he preferred Phil Collins) and political organizers from the United Auto Workers and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. They all said they hoped to help attract young people to politics." [more]

The New Immigrant Ankle Lock: Success and Sorrow

Emily T. Eckland | Miami Herald | January 11, 2004

"Sandivar must wear the monitor, a thick band with a box attached, at all times, even in the shower. A large black box on her bedroom nightstand sends a signal from the ankle device to federal deportation officers ... She may not leave [the county] without permission. Immigration officials also are monitoring her phone calls and have given strict instructions about the phone, such as not to pick up before two rings ... 'It's embarrassing and inhumane,' she said." [more]

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