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...sides were eager to adopt fans of the unlucky nations such as Greece, Argentina and South Korea. Face paint was available in either set of colors for anyone who asked...
...applaud other countries with weak currencies and large deficits when they adopt austerity measures, sack bureaucrats and reduce the size of their government deficits. In places like Chile and Argentina, these harsh moves have begun to pay off in rising standards of living. But America continues to spend too much and to save too little, and the falling dollar is the world's way of canceling our credit card...
...they become more schooled in the art of give and take, conservative Christians have been willing to support more centrist candidates and positions. At its state convention two years ago, the California G.O.P. tore itself apart over whether to adopt a strict antiabortion plank. The conservatives won, but in the November election G.O.P. candidates were mowed down by the voters. This year, to avoid hobbling Governor Pete Wilson in his race against Democrat Kathleen Brown, Christians agreed to a softer abortion platform. Religious conservatives are looking for centrists to meet them halfway by supporting candidates like North and Quist, even...
...that prevents drivers with suspended operator's licenses from renewing the license plates for their vehicle. Police in Santa Rosa, California, have arrested 660 people since last November for driving without a license and have impounded their cars. Last week the California assembly passed a bill that would essentially adopt the Santa Rosa program on a statewide basis...
...bolster such a change, the council should also adopt another reform which passed the referendum: holding elections each semester. Such accountability would allow students the opportunity to vote out members who have failed to perform their duties...