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...President. He called the legislative history of the resolution “murky,” and questioned the language of the legislation itself. He claimed that even if the constitutional basis for the suit were dismissed the language of Congress’ resolution would not permit the President to move unilaterally...

Author: By Kate A. Tiskus, | Title: Judge Dismisses HLS Alum’s Suit Against Bush | 2/25/2003 | See Source »

Maybe a government permit of the type that qualifies certain people to buy explosives and carry pistols under their coats should be required for the driver of an SUV. Do you travel on dirt? Do you haul a livestock trailer? It wouldn't remove the stigma, though. As long as some people are living larger than average, they will be targets for grumpy puritans and prohibitionists who, if they ever manage to get their way over SUVs, will refocus their wrath on "professional style" kitchen ranges or riding mowers above a certain horsepower...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Why I Luv My SUV | 2/24/2003 | See Source »

...which was modeled on the American hit Friends. During the review process, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television gutted most of one episode in which male characters bemoan the small size of a neighbor's breasts. The state agency then refused to issue the series a broadcast permit?although News Corp. had already shown several episodes without a permit, an embarrassing snafu that a company executive blames on "a paperwork problem" involving its production partner. Under censors' orders, News Corp. pulled Joyful Youth...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Dose of Reality | 2/24/2003 | See Source »

Security concerns were the grounds on which a federal court denied United for Peace and Justice—the umbrella group that planned the event—a permit to march on Saturday...

Author: By Nathaniel A. Smith, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Students Protest War in NYC | 2/18/2003 | See Source »

Leighton’s match not the only instance of poor officiating. At 197 lbs., the Pioneers’ Anthony Reynolds appeared to twist sophomore Eddie Jones’ arm well beyond what the rules permit...

Author: By Ashwin M. Krishnan, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Wrestling Rebounds With Pair of Victories | 2/18/2003 | See Source »

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