The Negev's misguided battle

From: Jerusalem Post | Date: January 1, 2002 | Copyright information

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Headline: The Negev's misguided battle Edition; Daily Section: Opinion Page: 08

Tuesday, January 1, 2002 -- The residents of the Negev leading the struggle on behalf of the frozen Negev Law sound like they will do what it takes to win this political battle. What they do not seem to realize is that the "benefits" they are fighting for, far from developing the Negev, will perpetuate the record of failure that has characterized "development towns."

The Negev Law, which the government wants to freeze as part of proposed budget cuts, has three components: ...

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