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Montana's governor calls the city of Bozeman's approval of nearly $50,000 in stimulus funds to repair tennis courts a misuse of government funds. But the rugged Western town volleys back that putting people to work -- and getting children outdoors -- is just what the money is for.

Disney World (and I can't believe I'm writing this) was once the ultimate family destination for many of my friends. I can specifically enumerate examples of friends for whom a Disney World vacation was such an important life event, they planned future childbearing and other major personal...