Word: patriotism
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...infamous communist witch hunter Joseph McCarthy--it had been turned down by every studio in Hollywood. "Once I started to learn about McCarthyism and about what Murrow did, the story struck me as very relevant to what's going on today with this Administration and things like the Patriot Act," says Canadian-born Skoll. Nonetheless, Skoll also passed on making the script, which George Clooney had originally cowritten as a four-part television show. But when Skoll spent time with Clooney in Dubai during the filming of Syriana, the two talked for hours about history. Clooney explained his vision...
Whatever shifts may be taking place within the inner circle, the Bush operation remains frustratingly insular to its Republican allies outside the White House. When Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Arlen Specter wanted to have a private word with the President last week about the extension of the Patriot Act, he put on a tuxedo and waited in line at one of the White House Christmas parties. But Specter denies any suggestion that Bush has been distant and says the President remains confident and sunny, needling Specter about his raggedy trench coat during a trip to Pennsylvania: "Arlen, we're going...
...issues before they reach for the eggnog and mistletoe. Against a threatened presidential veto, Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain will continue to forcefully defend a popular bill that would ban torture of prisoners in U.S. custody. Before Christmas, legislators are also expected to undertake an extension of the USA Patriot Act, which provides anti-terrorism tools to law enforcement, a Band-Aid for troubled corporate pensions, and immigration reform, a complicated issue that splits along party and geographic lines...
...Lenny Jefferson—all scored in double figures. The group combined for 59 points, 12 assists, and five steals.“They’ve got an experienced foursome of guards that I think is as good as anything at our level, whether it be the Ivy, Patriot or America East—I think they’re that good,” Sullivan said. BOARDING SCHOOLWith no player taller than 6’7 in the regular Blue Devils’ rotation, the Crimson, with 7’0 center Brian Cusworth...
...Crusaders were paced by forward Keith Simmons, who scored 15. The Crimson, which held Holy Cross to just 32.3 percent from the field, was able to muzzle Holy Cross guard Kevin Hamilton, the preseason favorite for Patriot League Player of the Year. Hamilton scored 10 points on 3-of-16 shooting...