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Thursday, July 06, 2006

Prior generations of immigrants felt the need to conform to American culture, but many of today’s immigrants wish to express the culture of their homeland. How do current views of assimilation compare to the attitudes of yesterday’s immigrants? Plus: The impact of the government shutdown in New Jersey, and the uncertainty clouding Mexico’s presidential election.

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NY Court Vows No Gay Marriage

Joanna Grossman, professor of law at Hofstra Law School (teaches family law)
- with details on the New York Court of Appeals ruling that gay marriage is not allowed under state law

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Testy in Trenton

Bob Hennelly, WNYC reporter
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Hetty Rosenstein, president of CWA local 1037 (Newark)
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Louis Manzo, New Jersey State Assembly Member
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Loretta Weinberg, New Jersey State Senator (D-37th District-Bergen County)
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John McKeon, New Jersey State Assembly Member (D-27th District) and ...

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Democracy Gets Messy

Sergio Aguayo, professor at the Center for International Studies at El Colegio de México and columnist for La Reforma
- on the messy outcome of Mexico's Presidential election

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The Border: Assimilation Yesterday and Today

Linda Chavez, chairman of the Center for Equal Opportunity, a think tank whose stated goal is to "counter the divisive impact of race conscious public policies"
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Annetta Seecharran, executive director of South Asian Youth Action! (SAYA!) which "provides South Asian youth with safe spaces"
- how ...

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Preview: Larry Tonight, Presser Tomorrow

From the WH Pool today. All bolding our own. More on this tomorrow at 11 am.

Q Why a news conference in Chicago tomorrow? What's that about?

MR. SNOW: Keeping you happy. (Laughter.)

Q He can do that here.

MR. SNOW: No, it's -- you know, the President actually -- ...

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Required Reading: July 6, 2006

In which: Ken Lay's death may save him $44m, the FBI Director's password is stolen, female NJ legislators blame male pols' egos, diplomats from more corrupt countries are shown to be likelier to ignore parking tickets, and NYC parks get wired, wirelessly.

PS: Happy Birthday, Mr. President!

"Lay's ...

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New Words

Just crossed the wires: New words entered into this year's edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.

Aquascape: A scenic view of a body of water, or an area having a
natural or constructed aquatic feature.
Bodyboard: A short surfboard on which the rider lies prone.
Dreamscape: A dreamlike, ...

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