Barry Goldwater and he managed to outline a breathtaking agenda, offering proposals for government to expand its role in all walks of life, from education to health care to the environment.

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He says Charlotte is attractive because of its low residential real estate taxes, the ability to get a lot of home for the money, as well as quality-of-life issues, such as high standards of medical care and higher education.

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The Democratic party used to fight for the middle class, including quality of life issues such as health care, the environment, fair wages, and education in their platform.

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These goals express a comprehensive view of education, from early childhood care and development to literacy and life skills for youth and adults.

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The initiative, leveraging the City of Seattle's excess fiber capacity, the expertise of Gigabit Squared, and the community leadership of The University of Washington, aims to stimulate business opportunities, spur advancements in health care, education, and public safety, and enhance quality of life for the residents and businesses of Seattle.

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How can mining companies improve education, health care and access to social service to create a better quality of life for people impacted by mining operations?

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Our foundation is made up of volunteers who team up to take on some tough inner city problems: improving the quality of life, enhancing educational and economic opportunities, building self respect and respect for family, education, health care and community service.

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