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The April 7, 2008 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, March 31), "Womb for Rent." Newsweek explores the often-misunderstood practice of surrogacy and the reasons why it is on the rise in United States, especially among military wives. Plus: the two sides of John McCain, the crusader and the pragmatist; Barack Obama's record and stance on affirmative action; why poor Afghani girls are becoming opium brides; and a review of Martin Scorsese's film, "Shine a Light" about the Rolling Stones. (PRNewsFoto/Newsweek) NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES 03/30/2008 30 Mar 2008 18:07 Africa/Lagos NEWSWEEK Cover: Womb for Rent Number of Surrogate Mothers on the Rise in the United States Controversy and Negative Stereotypes Do Not Deter Many Women from Helping Others And Themselves NEW YORK, March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The concept of surrogacy is decried by conservative Christians, viewed as a form of prostitution by far-left feminists and debated by medical ethicists ...

6 Dec 2007 01:24 Africa/Lagos Blackwater Statement Regarding Private Security Companies in Iraq MOYOCK, N.C., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Blackwater fully supports the memorandum of agreement signed today by the Department of State and the Department of Defense regarding private security companies operating in Iraq on behalf of the US Government. Blackwater has always supported the identification of contractor standards and clear rules of accountability. Increased coordination and constant review of procedures will provide even better value to the Government. Blackwater looks forward to complying with new rules as we continue to serve the United States Government. Source: Blackwater CONTACT: Anne Tyrrell, +1-703-852-4320, atyrrell@blackwaterusa.com, of Blackwater Web site: http://www.blackwaterusa.com/