Delfeld believes that these recent policy changes signal that France is moving in the right economic direction and that with French stocks at their lowest level in nearly two years, it's a decent time to establish a position.

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Mr. Akins also says that stronger economic growth in the U.S. would reverse some of the recent changes.

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The youth say their concerns about recent changes in financial aid, the educational system, healthcare reform, affirmative action, terrorism, unemployment and economic stability should be taken seriously.

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