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A House of Tribes for Iraq — Apr. 25, 2008

Many western notions of governance may be struggling to take hold in Iraq, but one that deserves a close look is the effort to create what would amount to a unique upper legislative body: The House of Tribes, write Theodore Karasik and Ghassan Schbley.

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Ask the Experts about Television Exposure in Young Children — Apr. 16, 2008

Child Policy experts take your questions about television exposure in young children. Answers will be posted and will be announced in an upcoming PPN newsletter.

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