Letters and Comments

Remnants and Reflections

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By U.S. News Staff

February 14, 2008 Comment

I read every word of your cover story "Great Moments in Campaign History" [January 28-February 4] and marvel at how great people can do or say less-than-great things.

Beneficiary Rebuff

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By U.S. News Staff

February 14, 2008 Comment

According to "Yale Dips Into Its Endowment, Too" [January 28-February 4], Yale University, with $23 billion in its endowment fund, an obscene amount to start with, is going to make approximately $24 million available "to slash the cost" of attending the institution for families making up to $200,000 that could not otherwise afford to send their children.

Whispering Back

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By U.S. News Staff

February 13, 2008 Comment

The sanguine attitude of "This Time, a White House Twofer's OK," [Washington Whispers, January 21] about Hillary Clinton's "twofer" presidential candidacy seems oddly misplaced.

The Oil Dilemma

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By U.S. News Staff

February 13, 2008 Comment

In "Ahead for Heating Oil Users: a Record-Shattering Winter" [January 21], the effect of the high cost of energy for many Americans was described.

Eyes on Adult Immunizations

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By U.S. News Staff

February 12, 2008 Comment

"Vaccines for Adults Are Underused" [usnews.com] is a great reminder of the need for national efforts to get more patients vaccinated.

Trap Will Kill Rats, But Not Problems

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By U.S. News Staff

February 12, 2008 Comment

Thank you for the article "In Man vs. Rat, the Humans Get a New Edge" [January 21].

Kids' Mental Health: A Concern for Pediatricians

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By U.S. News Staff

February 12, 2008 Comment (4)

"On Parenting: Getting a Doctor to Face Behavioral Concerns" [usnews.com] overlooks the many ways that pediatricians are effecting change in this area.