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...just four Republicans dissenting, it is clear that the security and comfort of thousands of America’s disadvantaged citizens was compromised due to a dividing aisle on the House floor. Unfortunately, the negative provisions of the bill overpower the potential for positive change. Senate Democrats should amend this bill by adding more money for childcare, job training and education programs...
...leaped, the bridges crossed, and the red tape cut all the way through, change—for better or worse—becomes as simple as a vote, a raising of hands, a counting of yeas and nays. Such was the case May 7 when the faculty voted to amend the Administrative Board policy on peer-to-peer disputes. Under the new policy the Ad Board will no longer adjudicate claims of misconduct brought by one student against another unless there is independent corroborating evidence to support the claim. As a result, the board will drastically limit the number...
...Presenting the annual budget, Treasurer Peter Costello said $1.5 billion had been allocated for preventive measures over the next five years. This included $660 million for the so-called Pacific Solution, which relocates asylum seekers to nearby islands. THE U.S. Iraq Deal The U.N. Security Council finally voted to amend sanctions imposed on Iraq after the Gulf War 12 years ago. The measures were revised in 1996 to allow an "oil for food" program, which has now been extended for another six months. The 15-member Security Council voted unanimously to replace scrutiny of all imports with a list itemizing...
...safely and responsibly. Rather, America should view gun use, much like automobile use, as a privilege—not as a right. This shift would allow the federal regulation necessary to reduce crime and save thousands of lives. The Constitution is a cherished document, but there are provisions to amend it to change with the times...
Prior to the meeting of the Pi Eta Speakers Associates April 18, 2001, the Pi Eta members put together a special agenda. Among the orders of business were to amend the bylaws to clear the board of Sigma Chis, request the resignation of Sigma Chis and conduct an election to fill all of the vacancies in the officership of the corporation. The Sigma Chi delegation walked out and filed a suit against the Pi Etas in Middlesex Superior Court the next day. Not to be outdone, Pi Eta filed a countersuit against Sigma...