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Picture the good old days of video games. Arcade games were still found in places other than seedy bowling alleys, and "Pac-Man" had his own T.V. cartoon. Formerly cool Atari was being phased out, and an upstart company named Nintendo was emerging. Even better, they were manufacturing something dazzling and new: 8-bit home video games. Crisper graphics, better sound and enough games to make you dizzy with anticipation...
...would forbid candidates who wish to receive public campaign funds from accepting contributions exceeding $100 from any person or political action committee (PAC). This change would break the grip of PACs on campaign financing and free candidates from the distraction of fundraising. It would also ensure that qualified candidates are able to run for office regardless of their own economic background. Hopefully, this will enable candidates to be judged on their ideas, not on the commercials they are able to afford...
...only could stay put but also had enough assets to move into a bigger home. He then gambled on a new career--as a mortgage banker working just on commission. Cotton expects to top $60,000 in earnings this year. That's what he was making when he left Pac Bell...
...Rhubarb," says Hollings in the thick, rolling baritone that is native to low-country Charleston. He says that although Inglis refuses to accept PAC money directly, he takes it indirectly through the national party. And Hollings scoffs at Inglis' promise that as a supporter of term limits, he will serve only two terms: What's the point of electing a lame duck...
...Without injured running back Reuben Droughns, Oregon (6-1, 3-1 Pac 10) held off USC (5-3, 3-2) 17-13 at home on quarterback Akili smith's 62-yard Td run early in the fourth quarter...