11/27/12 - The "Fiscal Cliff" and a French Ban on Homework Coming?

Today's Articles:

BBC
November 14, 2012
Who, What, Why: Who first called it a 'fiscal cliff'?

"The phrase "fiscal cliff" is now part of the American lexicon, describing the looming deadline when tax cuts expire and spending cuts kick in. But where did the term come from and is the image a helpful one?"


ABC News
October 17, 2012
French President Proposes Banning Homework
By Matthew Rosenbaum

"Talk about courting the youth vote. French President François Hollande has proposed banning homework as part of a series of policies designed to reform the French educational system."

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