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The Wealth of This Nation – Part I Diane Alden Wednesday, April 30, 2003 In its best form, capitalism is a system which is not biased towards any group of people or special interest. At its best it emphasizes and supports a level playing field on which as many individuals and economic entities as possible will progress. When capitalism is working correctly no particular economic interest has a comparative disadvantage. Capitalism doesn’t ask for favors from government nor does it expect government to pay its bills or change the playing field in its favor. In the past, and of necessity,...

By Dalal Saoud From the International Desk Published 4/3/2002 2:57 PM BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 3 (UPI) -- Syrian trucks were spotted Wednesday heading east from the hills above Lebanon's coast toward the Bekaa Valley and Israel, according to Al-Markaziah, the Lebanese news agency. The agency said the Syrian forces were to evacute positions in Mount Lebanon and coastal areas and organize in the Bekaa. The report follows an announcement earlier Wednesday by Lebanese officials that the Syrian army will redeploy its forces in some areas of Lebanon within a week. The fact that they appear headed for the Bekaa suggests...