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WASHINGTON: At least Bill Clinton can still rely on his friends on the Hill. Not only did the President have them out of their seats and cheering at Wednesday's meeting with the House Democratic Caucus, but according to TIME Washington correspondent John Dickerson, they're supportive behind closed doors, too. "It's not like the minute Clinton leaves the room, they're all grouching," says Dickerson. "This scandal isn't something their constituents worry about -- and until it is, they're not going to fret...
...often operated as a bagman, showering large sums on prominent African Americans who would have been embarrassed to take money directly from a military dictator. An effort by Jesse Jackson to strengthen ties between African and African-American businessmen benefited from Abiola's largesse, as did the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation: each reportedly received a $250,000 donation. Few people asked where the money came from; even fewer returned it. The currying of favor continued under the brutal reign of Abacha. During that time, all manner of prominent African Americans from Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan to delegations...
According to Robert W. Mack '71, the former caucus co-chair and presently a member of its board of directors, the award reflects the importance of Eck and Austin's future position on campus...
...first meeting she attended Gaard announced the creation of a women's caucus to both recruit women for vacant council spots and inform those busy with other activities about the resources and opportunities the council can offer...
...First-Year Caucus--a group that gainedcohesiveness with the entry of the Class of1998--was not yet ensconced in the bitter partisanstruggle being waged above. It had other things onits mind, from finding ways to give student groupsthe money they wanted to pushing for popularelections of council officers...