[homeles_ot-l] Why do we develop public policies that make it even tougher? March 13, 2008 (Tamarack - Institute for Community Engagement).

[lj1967 at sympatico.ca]

Why do we develop public policies that make it even tougher? 
March 13, 2008 (Tamarack - Institute for Community Engagement).

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A piece of interest written by John Stapelton, a Metcalf Fellow.

Lance

Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:20:10 -0500
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