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...radical compared to that of almost any other nation and that is not going to change. No other country can marshal the resources that the U.S. government can because of its unprecedented ability to raise money. And, the American presidency and control of both houses of the legislature are held by the same political party...
...took place in the northern province of Thai Binh in 1997. Burdened by excessive taxation and illegal fees, thousands of villagers challenged local officials over the course of several months. When their demands to be heard were ignored, they stoned Communist Party cadres, attacked their offices and homes, and held officials hostage for days. The national government eventually took charge, disciplining local officials and sending some to jail, along with some of the farmers. The following year, a national law known as Decree 29 was passed, allowing for more participation in local decision-making and giving citizens more opportunities...
...matter is closed but not complete." -From a 1993 Israeli Supreme Court ruling that held that sufficient proof did not exist to find that Demjanjuk was "Ivan the Terrible...
Until now, Topolanek could say that Klaus held a mainly figurative position, with few formal powers to disrupt the Czech presidency. But under the Czech constitution, the president has the power to nominate a new prime minister, making him the country's kingmaker - a prospect that does little to raise spirits in Brussels...
...been here before. The Italian government fell halfway through its presidency in 1996, while France held two rounds of presidential elections during its 1995 presidency. In those cases, major E.U. decisions had to be suspended during the changeovers. But with the E.U. facing the greatest economic crisis of its half-century existence, many are wondering how much bigger the knock-on effects will be of that one vote in Prague...