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...bill to the Senate floor, with four of the committee's 10 Republicans joining all its Democrats in favor. So doubtful had been the outcome that there were gasps in the hearing room when Republican chairman Arlen Specter cast the final vote for it himself, giving the legislation extra momentum as it heads to the floor. But those same business interests had lost badly in the House, where social conservatives argued that illegal immigration has begun an uncontrolled demographic and cultural transformation of the country, threatening its values...
This season’s end, despite all the momentum that led up to it, was not nearly as satisfying...
...were down there for 10 days,” Hynes said. “We were able to play 10 rounds, and we’re really down there to just play golf.” “Over the winter you pretty much lose all the momentum and confidence you had from the fall,” Hegge said. “I think more important is the improvement we saw after the tournament.” All of Harvard’s tournament competition came from southern schools who have not had to wait out the weather...
...second half [Denver] made some mistakes,” Anderson said. “They weren’t able to hang on to the physical momentum in the game. But I think this is a good sign that our players manufactured some goals. Our offense was not very attractive today...
...anything, to show off the pro-immigrant force's economic power. Though the idea's already catching fire, Cardinal Roger Mahony, head of the Los Angeles Archdiocese, remains cool: "We now have a debate focused on passing humane legislation. Let's stay that course." Having seized the momentum, the big challenge facing immigration activists now may not be holding it, but, rather, harnessing...