Word: clout
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...send the president a line-item veto very soon." Senator John McCain acknowledges that the compromise might have some trouble passing through the Senate. He adds that "if it's filibustered, it won't be filibustered by Republicans, and then we'll find out if the White House clout is with the Senate." Tumulty adds that there are a number of Senators who dispute the constitutionality of giving away congressional power to the President. "It is very likely that the bill will be challenged in the courts if it becomes law." President Clinton supports the measure and is likely...
...England's move to a regional primary radically alters the issues involved in the primary process, from campaign strategy to regional clout. The origins of the switch offer an interesting insight into political motivations and the future of the electoral process...
Today, regional politicians present the Yankee Primary as a move to increase New England's clout nationally...
...about clout," he says. "Connecticut is now a pretty serious block...
...more time to transfer the stock, which is currently being held in a Swiss bank. In court Thursday, Bailey said he had worked hard to comply: "I've tried to raise the millions the order requires. I have worked day and night in every quadrant where I have any clout whatsoever to come up with the money." A further hearing is set for next Tuesday in Atlanta...