The folly of U.N. peacekeeping
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A thorough examination of the UN has yielded alarming results about the institution. UN peacekeeping operations, which cost over $3 billion yearly, have been plagued by undisciplined soldiers, alliances with aggressors, incompetent commanders and failure to prevent atrocities.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1995
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Workers' compensation: a license to steal
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The workers' compensation system in the US is beset with fraudulent claims. As a result, the American citizen suffers more by paying higher taxes. Rampant cheating by abusive workers can be lessened by keeping a close watch on swindlers and redefining the meaning of injury.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1992
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The United Nations is out of control
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The UN faces accusations that it is mismanaged, overstaffed and corrupt. Critics cite many examples to prove these accusations. Programs to reform the UN are half-hearted at best.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1995
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