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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...give its funders the heavy preference they expected? That's less clear. Research from another watchdog, the Center for Public Integrity, indicates that nongivers outnumbered givers on trips 2 to 1. Records compiled by the group show that in the early 1990s, at least 187 firms (including Time Warner, parent company of TIME's publisher) took part in trade missions sponsored by Commerce. Of those, 67 firms, or 36%, were Democratic Party donors. And many of those gave money to the G.O.P. as well...
QUOTE OF NOTE: "It takes two people to bring a child into the world, and it takes two people to raise a child in this world. Unfortunately, in too many cases, one parent believes that their responsibility ends when the baby is born...
Smith-Parker says incumbent Edolphus Towns is a name without a face in this district, part of which has the highest murder rate in New York City. The eldest of seven children and a former single parent, she founded her own loan-brokerage firm and has twice run for Congress. A friend to tax breaks for the middle class and small businesses, Smith-Parker also says child care and senior care are paramount if socioeconomic conditions are to improve...
QUOTE OF NOTE: "As a single parent and a businesswoman, I believe I understand what the people of this district are going through as we work hard to raise our families. We are all concerned about crime, health care and the economy ... We deserve to have medical care, a roof over our heads and food on the table...
Besting his 1994 performance, Melotik won this year's nomination without having to run in a primary. A social conservative, he wants unwed teenage mothers to live with a parent or guardian and favors a constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority to approve tax increases. In this heavily Democratic district, he has the daunting task of defeating incumbent Thomas Barrett, who won 69% of the vote...