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...billion allegation, Kennedy hedged on the specifics and resorted to the broad brush. The U.S., he said, will soon announce loans of $8.5 billion to Turkey--which, he said, amounts to a "bribe" (though such financial aid is a traditional way of rewarding allies). Kennedy's aides insist his broad point is valid: that Bush's policy has compelled the U.S. to buy support from other countries, and Congress still has no clear picture of how money is being spent in Iraq...
...Atlantic, the headaches are all for the good. While Schröder is making nice to Bush and inching away from Chirac, the French are no longer brandishing their veto. If the Germans promise all kinds of aid (save military) to the Americans, the French no longer insist on immediate sovereignty for Baghdad. But sobering up is not (yet) making up. Europe and America are blowing kisses; their ancient marriage still is not out of the divorce court. Maybe, Mr. Bush will get his Iraq resolution, one that lays down a very judicious timetable for the transfer of sovereignty...
...winners of last year’s Harvard Student Agencies Entrepreneurial Contest, and are using their “huge upfront cash payment” to revolutionize campus social life. Even if you’re not looking to host the entire freshman class, Corker, Hersh and Morris insist that it is important to fight for your right to party. For those who decide to take matters into their own hands the HarvardParties.com boys offer the crucial elements to a successful room-party...
First and foremost the boys insist that registering a party is crucial to its success. “Basically a party is fun if it’s well planned and enough people go,” says Corker. With this planning in mind, depending on the size of the party, hosts must fill out the appropriate forms with the House or Freshman Dean’s Office. Larger parties may require a Beverage Authorization Team, and those with alcohol and 150+ guests need a Harvard University Police detail. Charging admission requires a license from the city of Cambridge. Tickets...
...unrealistic deadlines a speedy transition to Iraqi self-rule. But while the French may give some ground on the question of how quickly to empower Iraqi institutions, they may dig their heels in on the questions of who is in charge in the interim. The French and other Europeans insist that the UN, rather than U.S. administrator Paul Bremer, be placed in charge of the transition in Baghdad; a position rejected by Washington...