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...Boston reasserted itself by creating private charitable corporations and a network of hospitals, schools, almshouses. It was more than nobless oblige; it was a desire to recover some control over the city. Boston’s clubs were [and still are to some extent] the “caucus rooms of the city’s financial and charitable leaders.” The Brahmin establishment felt impelled to play some part in local government. As they had lost control of municipal institutions, they also lost their trust in them. It was this distrust that led to the incorporation...
...made for great TV. There was Maxine Waters, an outspoken member of the congressional Black Caucus, live on CNN defending the Clinton Administration's efforts to return Elian Gonzalez to his father in Cuba. Suddenly, on air, Waters learned that Al Gore had come out in support of the Cuban exiles who are trying to keep Elian in Miami. Waters exploded, saying she would "rethink" her endorsement of the Vice President. The next morning, Gore phoned Waters to make peace. It seemed to help. "He apologized profusely," she recalled. "We disagree, but I think he's sincere...
Members of Harvard's Gay and Lesbian Caucus actively campaigned for Kuehl's election to the Board of Overseers, and Robert W. Mack '71, former co-chair of the caucus, said the group "alerted its members" to Kuehl's candidacy this year...
...presidential prospects of Bill Bradley and John S. McCain hang in the balance today, as voters cast their ballots in the delegate-rich Super Tuesday primary and caucus contests...
...lighter moment, the First-Year Caucus presented Driskell, who turned 21 on Friday, with a birthday card...