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Davis' chances of surviving weren't looking so great even before Schwarzenegger entered the race. With Californians blaming him for the epic budget problems that have brought a tripling of vehicle-license fees, a 30% hike in state college fees and cutbacks in health services, polls in recent weeks had shown that more than 50% of Californians would support his recall. Weeks ago, California's Democratic House members had privately decided among themselves that, as one put it, "Davis was gone, and this was getting dangerous for us." While Davis had been on the phone constantly consulting with House Democratic...
...next day, we take a bus to the Pyrenees—Devin to hike into Spain, me to research at the foot of glaciers. When I come back to Lourdes a few days later to finish my work, I have no thunderous emotional reaction. Lourdes is old hat, and I’m all business. I check off addresses and check out new restaurants for Let’s Go. Finally, I’m ready to leave...
...President, Dean would ask Congress to repeal all the tax cuts Bush signed, which would have the effect of raising--in some cases dramatically--Americans' tax bills. Dean opposes the tax cuts because he believes they have produced deficits, but his planned tax "hike" is one of the most damning exhibits Republicans will use in making the case that he is an out-of-touch liberal...
...months been trying to unload its U.S.-based media assets, which include several cable channels and the Universal movie studio. Late last year, Texas oilman Marvin Davis offered $20 billion for the U.S. assets, and Vivendi acted insulted; a Vivendi official at the time suggested that Davis "take a hike." That bit of pride is proving costly. Last week, a promising suitor, MGM, pulled out of the auction, saying the price Vivendi now seeks - $14 billion - is too high. MGM reckoned the package was worth no more than $11.5 billion. Two days later, Viacom hinted its interest had waned. That...
...elderly patients with younger ones, by manipulating the telomere gene that dictates cell aging. With millions of people enjoying an active life through to 110 or 120 years old within a half-century, Schwartz sees more married couples in their 70s opting for serial monogamy; so look for a hike in divorce rates and a new wealth of multigenerational families. Schwartz is sweeping, but he's not always generous with the detail. Even if you knew with certainty that a "Long Boom" was in the cards, you could still get hurt by the short busts between now and then. Equally...