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...that is true, Proposition 187 might be Exhibit A. The intent of the voter-approved 1994 ballot measure was to deny state aid to illegal immigrants. Davis opposed it as lieutenant governor, and it was declared largely unconstitutional by federal courts. But its backers appealed, and this spring, Davis kept 187 alive by asking a federal court to send it to a mediator. "The obvious interpretation," Pete Wilson, head cheerleader for 187, told the Los Angeles Times, "is that he is trying to have it both ways...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Gray Davis: The Most Fearless Governor in America | 10/11/1999 | See Source »

Perhaps certain significant events might justify compromising the privacy of such a large number of people. This, however, is definitely not such an event. The mistake in question bears no sign of malicious intent, nor is it suggestive of a trend of similar mistakes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Letters | 10/6/1999 | See Source »

...breach of confidence, but the students whose confidence was breached have a lot of company," said Homer, who added that her intent was to help students learn about ways to make money...

Author: By Daniela J. Lamas, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Work Study Students | 10/5/1999 | See Source »

...Both scholarships highly value community service and a demonstrated intent to pursue projects that help under-served communities, he said...

Author: By Timothy L. Warren, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Endorses Rhodes, Marshall Candidates | 10/4/1999 | See Source »

...makes no sense, but Pippen seems intent on burning the bridge between the Rockets and himself. The best thing that can happen for the team and for him to save his reputation is for the match not to light...

Author: By Bryan Lee, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: BLee-ve It! | 10/1/1999 | See Source »

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