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Meanwhile, Bill Clinton ran on his strong economic record, his resistance to Republican extremism and his proposals for reform. Voters re-elected him in a tremendous electoral landslide and a comfortable eight-point margin over Bob Dole. Bill Clinton's victory was not hollow. He put forth bold proposals, especially in the area of education. President Clinton wants to guarantee that every American student will be able to afford college, and his plan of tax breaks and deductions will help to achieve that goal. Hopefully, over the next two years, Newt Gingrich and Trent Lott will be able...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Democrat Roll | 12/4/1996 | See Source »

...year Air Force veteran, appeals to Florida's veterans. But the district's blue-collar population and ethnic mix create a constituency that lacks the political cohesiveness of other Florida districts. But with the endorsement of former G.O.P. presidential hopeful Steve Forbes, Sharpe has created an "eight-point tax-simplification plan" that may win supporters from all sides...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A GUIDE TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RACES: FLORIDA | 11/4/1996 | See Source »

...Maybe it was the blood shot eyes of Holy Cross coach Bill Raynor as he ordered the full-court press. Maybe it was the petty vituperation hurled by two overzealous Harvard fans in the second row. Or maybe it was just the thought of losing to the Crimson, an eight-point underdog going...

Author: By Sean D. Wissman, | Title: Holy Cross Crucifies Cagers | 12/7/1994 | See Source »

...Reyes, they demanded the release of the El Zungano hostages and U.S. war reparations of $17 billion. For six days, Nicaraguans feared the worst as mediators sought a compromise between the outlaw bands. Finally, both sides agreed to free all hostages, and the government and former contras signed an eight-point plan aimed at alleviating tensions...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Country Held Hostage | 9/6/1993 | See Source »

Honors For Berkery: Harvard Co-Captain Liz Berkery finally received some recognition from the Ivy League. The senior from Wellesley, Mass., made the Honor Roll for her eight-point week against Yale and Loyola, Md. Berkery tallied five goals and dished out one assist against Loyola, while scoring two goals against the Elis...

Author: By Y. TAREK Farouki, | Title: Ivy Lax Dominates Polls | 4/14/1993 | See Source »

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