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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...whole military-industrial complex being the top priority of the economy. The Congress won’t do that. The people would, if the people have the power. If they chose not to do that, I would not continue to be president because I couldn’t accomplish anything...

Author: By Charleton A. Lamb, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 15 Questions With Mike Gravel | 3/11/2008 | See Source »

...feel really confident with the work we’ve been putting in heading into the playoffs,” senior tri-captain Caitlin Cahow said.“Getting two hard-fought victories last week has gotten us thinking about how much we can accomplish.”Cahow is referring to the thrilling 3-2 and 4-2 quarterfinal victories over a Cornell team that fans expected the Crimson to crush. Nonetheless, when the buzzer finally sounded, it was Harvard that earned a place in the upcoming single-elimination semifinal, continuing its quest to add a tournament...

Author: By Max N. Brondfield, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Aims to Cool Golden Knights Momentum | 3/7/2008 | See Source »

...wooded valley outside the city of Snohomish, added that she does not condone the tactic of burning down new homes to protect the environment. "It's stupid for anyone to go out and take the law into their own hands and commit a crime in order to accomplish making a change in laws or ordinances when you can work through a process," she said. Still, she was not alone in the absence of grief she felt at the loss of Quinn's Crossing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Local Support for Green Arson | 3/6/2008 | See Source »

...trading partner overall. The weakening of tourist and remittance restrictions have revealed just how valuable the dollar is in Havana, where surgeons moonlight as bellhops because the tips they make from American tourists are worth more than their professional salary. Imagine what an actual repeal of the embargo might accomplish...

Author: By Elise Liu | Title: Tear Down This Embargo | 3/5/2008 | See Source »

...Perhaps it is its ease and convenience. Anyone can raise awareness. Simply by buying a t-shirt, you can feel like a knowledgeable and enlightened member of the community without having to accomplish anything too concrete. But being aware of something and actually doing anything about it are two very different things. For instance, I am always aware that I have homework...

Author: By Alexandra A. Petri | Title: Awareness Awareness Week | 3/4/2008 | See Source »

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