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Social inSecurity
The Bush administration's program for 'reform' is a wolf in sheep's clothing

Where We Stand
A heavy debt for future generations

Speak Out
Does technology hurt student writing?

Campus Clips
• Universities share retention successes
• Sallie Mae threatens nonprofit lender

News & Trends
• Faculty in Montana win benefits for same-sex partners
• Higher Education PPC to tackle personnel crisis
• An attack on bargaining rights
• Minn. governor seeks higher ed vouchers
• Profs fired in reprisals
• W.V. poised to ‘meet and confer’
• Council approves organizing plan of action
• McElroy hosts Web meeting
• X-1 marks the spot

Washington Wire
With budgets tight, watch for doublespeak on student aid

Health Matters
The Medicare prescription drug benefit—a holey mess