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last week for parents to discuss their children s
scores on standardized tests. 1 here were tour
meetings in all, with separate
gatherings for whites, Asians,
blacks and Hispanics.
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Hispanic parents, whose chil
dren are among the lowest scor
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pinpointing its source.
The spill has gotten bigger
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“From Wednesday until now,
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ward into the Detroit River, was
closed for a second straight day
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rials — iron ore, coal and lime
stone,” said Rep. John Dingell.
The Coast Guard hoped the
river would be reopened Monday.
The cleanup could last three
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