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Drinking Laws and Unplanned Pregnancies
30 Jun 08 States with lower minimum drinking ages also have a higher incidence of low birth weight babies and premature births, according to two economists who examined state vital statistics collected between 1978 and 1999. The effect is largest among black women. They suspect that relaxed drinking laws lead to poor birth outcomes because they increase the number of unplanned pregnancies.
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Myths About Asian American Students
12 Nov 07 The idea that Asian Americans have a smooth path to college is questioned by a new report, which finds they are more likely than freshmen overall to come from low-income homes and to believe themselves in need of catch-up work. (UCLA)
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