September 2001
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Race is still an issue in big-city politics. It's just not THE issue
anymore.
Lottery profits are down in a majority of states. And officials are
scrambling to reverse the trend.
Harsh provisions in high-rate mortgages to poor homeowners have
several states and localities taking a legislative stand.
When a county or city shuts down its public hospital, it isn't off the
hook. There's still political pressure to provide health care for the
needy.
With the right mix of infrastructure,investment and geography, some
local economies are getting a big lift from air cargo.