Word: brennan
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Justice Powell is the engineer of the synthesis decision the Court released Wednesday, which addresses some of the larger concerns of both Bakke's supporters and his detractors. The decision legitimates the use of racially sensitive criteria in an admissions process, upholding the judgment of Justices Brennan, White, Marshall and Blackmun. They argue that the use of such criteria does not violate the sense of the Constitution or Civil Rights Act of 1964--that is, to provide "equal protection under the law." The decision also rules unconstitutional the use of any racially-based quota system in an admissions process...
...Tiger Lily? (1966), Alonzo has decreed that much of the movie's crucial dialogue be drowned out by either rock music or random background noise. Perhaps lip readers will be able to judge the merits of FM's actors, who include Martin Mull, Michael Brandon and Eileen Brennan...
Thirty-five other universities, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), will receive similar grants, Leo J. Brennan, spokesman for the fund, said Tuesday...
There was only one break in the silence from San Clemente, where Nixon was besieged by requests for a response. Said Colonel Jack Brennan, Nixon's longtime aide: "Former President Nixon's memoirs will be published in May." One thing seems certain: Nixon's recollections of the Watergate origins are not likely to coincide with Haldeman...
...Jack Brennan, Nixon's aide, describing the former President's 65th birthday party: "Nixon was kidded about being eligible for Social Security and Medicare. He will not apply for Social Security benefits...