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...principle of keeping districts as close as possible to each other in population is one of the most important in the Constitution. It goes back to equal representation. If 600,000 people are served by one congressman and 600,019 are served by another, the second group has less clout...
When he worked for Hollywood studios, Lucas had felt burned by their recutting of THX and Graffiti. After Star Wars he had the clout and the daring to insist that from then on, Hollywood would work for him. "Basically, Empire was my saying, 'I'm not gonna have to submit stuff to people anymore. I'm not gonna have them tell me how to cut it or about market studies. I'm not gonna live in that world.' I had this amazing opportunity to become completely independent, and I took...
...recruitment. While concentrating on the College is commendable, Summers needs to do more than show up to the entryway study break. He needs to narrow his scope seriously in the interests of getting something done. If he concentrated on attracting more high-profile Faculty, his drawing power, University clout and personal attention would surely speed up that lamentably slow Faculty increase...
...sold to the public wholesale. The mammoth Wal-Mart chain?annual revenues of $218 billion made it the largest company on this year's FORTUNE 500 list?emphasizes customer service to bring in the crowds while keeping prices in check with high-tech inventory management?and by using its clout to cow suppliers. Charles Holley, senior vice president for Wal-Mart International, calls his company's formula for wringing profits out of low-margin merchandise "the productivity loop...
Even with all discussion of constitutionality aside, this bill is a step in the wrong direction. In attempting to regulate the flow of money into political campaigns, it will strengthen the ability of corporations, unions, and special interest groups to influence the political process while decreasing the clout of the average citizen. On top of that, it will favor incumbents at the expense of grass roots campaigns. These effects are the exact opposites of the goals of campaign finance legislation and, sadly, losses for democracy and the democratic process...