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Lott by then had figured he was about to go over a cliff, his cell phone his only lifeline as he dialed up more than 50 of his colleagues to apologize and explain. His Senate second in command, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, was pleading with Republican Senators to defend their leader but found few takers. Word went around that at least one Republican Senator was threatening to publicly demand Lott's resignation. The only people who seemed to see any benefit in his remaining as one of the most visible figures of the Republican Party were the Democrats, which...
Harvard should explain in the instructions for the application the importance of the family questions, which should be optional. As it is, applicants often think the worst. If Harvard’s intentions are just, their actions should be transparent. And if Harvard assures the applicants that its admissions decisions are need-blind, no financial data, unless absolutely necessary, should end up in the hands of admissions officers...
...public potential and societal focus away from those opportunities that could impact true human change. So when articles indicate the decline of black Democratic support, a fleeting glance at a list of the political parties—and the gaping hole that represents Washington D.C. residents—should explain that disengagement. Unfortunately, Uncle Sam’s probably resting right now with a newspaper, tickled by the reports. But I think that it’s time for him to move, and for us to truly rebuild the house...
...small or located too far from population centers. The upshot is that a small number of gaming operations are making most of the money. Last year just 39 casinos generated $8.4 billion. In short, 13% of the casinos accounted for 66% of the take. All of which helps explain why Indian gaming has failed to raise most Native Americans out of poverty. What has happened instead is this...
...group of legislators he had a couple of ?devious plans? up his sleeve if it passed. He didn't realize a reporter was present. McBride was a big advocate of the amendment, making education the centerpiece of his campaign. But Bush was able to attack McBride's inability to explain how he would pay for the costly measure. Bush predicted McBride would be forced to raise taxes tenfold. But elections never seem to have clear results in Florida. Voters reelected Bush because of his stand that he wouldn't raise taxes, but also voted for the amendment, which will make...