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...Tumulty. The reason for the lopsided performance? "Republicans haven't had control of the House for so long, they really want to show people what they are all about," says Tumulty. Expect Democrats to go along with most of changes -- some of which have long been called for by civic groups, Tumulty says...
...stunning self-criticism, Cambridge Civic Association (CCA) President R. Philip Dowds and Vice President Dick Clarey detailed the problems of their political party in a published interview yesterday...
...satisfactions of American democracy is that after each election, we can imagine a little map on which dozens of tiny dotted lines converge northeast of Virginia, as dozens of Mr. Smiths from all over make their way to Washington. It is gratifying to think of those Smiths; they represent civic responsibility successfully discharged. For one alarming, if heady, moment, the weight of a nation rests directly on our shoulders; then suddenly it is on theirs, and we are proud and relieved to announce our latest set of leaders...
...accused of having sex with several women and resigned in 1993. Of all the 250 former future leaders, however, Richard Ravitch may have achieved the greatest ignominy. He appeared on the 1974 list on account of his work as president of his family's construction firm and his civic activities. Today he is the chief negotiator for the major league baseball owners...
...this for the glory," Coffey told The Crimson. But what could he be after other than a little taste of "glory," as he jubilantly returned to the council with tales of his civic success...