Dec 4th, 2006 · The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether student placement systems in Louisville, Ky., and Seattle, Wash., are acceptable ways to maintain racial diversity -- or are unacceptable quota systems. The programs are being challenged by parents whose children weren't placed in their preferred schools.
Nov 27th, 2006 · Every October for the past 30 years, Bering Sea fishermen have raced to bring in the fishery-wide quota of king crab in what was popularly known as "the derby," a mad dash that kept skippers awake for days on end, made boat owners fortunes in less than a week and supplied restaurants from Tokyo to New York. But changes have reduced the fleet to one-third its size in 2004.
Jul 15th, 2006 · Special exemptions used to fill quotas have led to recruits who would once have been disqualified. Illustrating the issue: Steven Green, accused of raping and killing an Iraqi girl and murdering her family.
Jun 2nd, 2006 · An OPEC meeting in Venezuela Thursday was charged by the anti-American rhetoric from Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. But the focus of the talks remained on oil production quotas and rising gas prices.
Nov 24th, 2005 · The Department of Homeland Security is increasing its presence along the U.S.-Mexican border. But qualifications for border patrol agents are tough, and recruiters struggle to meet their quotas. Those who do complete training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in New Mexico often leave for greener pastures. Carrie Kahn reports.
Nov 15th, 2005 · Alex Chadwick talks with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court -- including a key ruling on special education -- and the release of a 1985 document from high court nominee Samuel Alito. In that document, a job application to be an aide to then-Attorney General Edwin Meese, Alito expressed his opposition to racial and ethnic quotas and his belief that the Constitution does not protect a woman's right to an abortion.
Jun 15th, 2005 · The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed Wednesday to increase their output quotas. The action is unlikely to change the amount of oil that's actually produced by the cartel.
May 20th, 2005 · Alex Chadwick talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez about new U.S. trade restrictions on China. A federal task force announced new trade limits on Chinese textile imports. Many observers say Chinese imports have been flooding the U.S. market since global quotas were lifted at the beginning of this year.