FEMA says that it does not factor in previous losses into its decisions on applications to redraw the flood zones. BILL DEDMAN DecisionFemaLoss
In Chicago, integrated neighborhoods do not stay integrated for long. BILL DEDMAN CountryLongNeighborhood
Disclosure of private e-mails from government officials has been a legal issue in many states. BILL DEDMAN GovernmentIssuesMail
If police officers routinely issue tickets for the most serious traffic offenses, they’ll be treating drivers of all races, sexes, and ages equally. BILL DEDMAN IssuesRaceSex
John Glenn’s father, known as Herschel, was mostly deaf from injuries in World War I. To help out at home, young Glenn sold rhubarb all over town from the family garden. BILL DEDMAN FamilyFatherGardenHelpHomeWar
Some parents believe that competition helps prepare children to succeed. Others fear that their children will not be able to handle failure. BILL DEDMAN Children BelieveHandleParentSucceed
