B-4, D-2, K-1, M-1, M-8. At times yesterday, the courtroom debate about the law that created a new civil service system for the Defense Department sounded like the judges and lawyers were playing Battleship, the game where opponents use a grid to target and sink ships.
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Awoman in a rural South Asian village receives a loan of about $250 to buy a dairy cow. She milks the cow, sells the milk and improves her standard of living while repaying the loan. In much of the world, this is microfinance.
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Matt Cardillo's parents were nearing retirement, and he didn't have a clue about their plans. He was only in his early 30s, but with a son on the way and a mortgage to pay, he couldn't help being concerned about their future financial stability.
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Several schools have sharply increased tuition to match rivals, while also providing more financial assistance.
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New York City has failed to collect on millions of dollars in water bills because of records riddled with errors and outdated information.
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S??o Paulo, Brazil, overwhelmed by what the authorities call visual pollution, plans to press the ?“delete all?” button on outdoor advertising.
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