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...lawyer for New York firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, he won a ruling from a Federal District Court judge in Greenville, Miss. stating that county officials had to provide assistance to illiterate black voters...
...nice to see an Ivy swimmer up there with national champions and some Olympians.” In addition to setting various records throughout the season, Cromwell managed to keep his life balanced. The senior was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District at-large first team—an honor only three other Harvard student-athletes received in 2006. “Dave knows the ropes,” Rathgeber said. “He’s a great swimmer, friend, and captain. He definitely going to be missed next year...
...greatest scrutiny will be of California's 50th congressional district, which is holding a special election to replace Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham, who pled guilty to bribery charges earlier this year. This is a solidly Republican district that Cunningham carried with more than 60% and President Bush carried by 11% in the last election. The mere fact that the Democratic challenger, Francine Busby, a school board member, has made the race competitive indicates the difficulties that Republicans could face in trying to retain control of the House this fall. The G.O.P. nominee, Brian Bilbray, is a former member of Congress...
...guest worker program. In fact, Bilbray's adamant opposition to the bill led Sen. John McCain, one of the President's champions on immigration, to cancel a fundraising appearance with Bilbray. Both parties are pouring millions into the race, and Vice President Cheney has even been to the district to rally the faithful...
...numbers down, Democrats are also touting the candidacy of conservative third-party candidate William Griffith, a self-styled Minuteman border guard and strong opponent of illegal immigration. Busby even placed ads on conservative radio that extol Griffith. Even if Busby doesn't win here, a strong showing in the district will be enough to make Republicans nervous over what it may bode for November...