Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Nation

Paraguay, Republic of

Capital: Asuncion

Area: 153,398

Population: 6.7 million

Labor: agriculture-

45%

  No other stats

Religion: Catholic-

90%

       Protestant-

10%

Paraguay is a landlocked country with vast marshes, lagoons, forests, and jungles.

News

1. President Bush is in Europe for NATO summit.

2. Zimbabwe has elected a new president.

3. A new memo reports that the military has used harsh methods in interrogations.

4. FED chairman says more rate cuts are unlikely.

5. Congress is considering bailout for housing market.

6. Senator Clinton revealed her plan to stimulate the economy.

Arizona News

1. State legislature is considering getting out of NCLB.

2. State superintendent may have more power to control schools.

3. Attorney says the governor is not going enough for ELL.