Word: caucus
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...last October with its insensitive handling of Anita Hill's sexual- harassment charges against Clarence Thomas. C is for change, the latest political buzz word for voters and candidates alike. "Men are running around saying, 'I'll change things,' " says Harriett Woods, president of the National Women's Political Caucus. "When a woman merely stands up, people say, 'She'll change things...
...eight -- five Democrats and three Republicans -- were running for Governor. This will be a record-breaking year for women if more than 10 Senate candidates and 70 House candidates secure their party's nomination. Fund raising for female candidates has reached new highs. The National Women's Political Caucus and the Women's Campaign Fund, which finance women candidates from both parties, report that contributions are double what they were at this point in the 1990 election cycle. Emily's List, a seven-year-old political-action committee that supports pro-choice Democratic women, will provide funds...
...Hispanic Caucus at the Kennedy School of Government honored ten members of the Texas Rangers baseball team yesterday, calling them ideal role models...
Members of the Hispanic Caucus said that theevent was also meant to acknowledge the baseballteam's willingness to recognize the contributionsof its Latino players...
...addition to Calengosi, the caucus alsohonored Ruben Sierra, who plays right field; JoseGuzman, who pitches; Ivan Rodriguez, who catches;Rafael Palmeiro, who plays first base; JulioFranco, who plays second base; Dickie Thon, whoplays shortstop; Juan Gonzalez, who playsoutfield; Ray Ramirez, who serves as assistanttrainer; and Orlando Gomez, who coaches