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The article discusses the implication of the natural born citizen clause on the existence of birthright citizenship in the U.S. It explores the existing approaches for birthright citizenship, such as the traditional approach, naturalized born approach, and interpretation approach. It argues that the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution has not displaced the original meaning of the clause.

Provides information on the winners of the MBA business-plan contest in the U.S. in 2003. David Bateman of Property Solutions; Bruce Black of KidSmart; Lee Arikara of Jadoo Power Systems.

Presents news briefs relating to celebrities and people in the news. Nomination of former Washington, D.C. mayor Marion Barry as the Democratic candidate for a city council seat; Convictions of bounty hunter and former Green Beret Jonathan Idema, Brent Bennett, and Edward Caraballo for entering Afghanistan illegally, making illegal arrests, establishing a private jail and torturing their captives; Death of guitarist Johnny Ramone of the rock band the Ramones.

Focuses on Pennsylvania, one state in which Ralph Nader's presidential candidacy could have a major impact in the November 2004 elections. How Al Gore won in Pennsylvania by a narrow margin in 2000; Challenges to Nader's petitions by Democrats, who claim many of the names are repeated; Contention of opponents that part of the problem lies with the homeless, who were hired by Nader to collect signatures; Lawsuit that the homeless workers are filing against Nader for back pay.