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During the campaign, Bush's tax-cut plan seemed too grandiose to many voters. But layoffs, slipping economic indicators and a blessing from Fed chairman Alan Greenspan made the idea credible - and now Washington can smell a big tax cut the way hogs smell slop. Politicians are scrambling to the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: What Is That Oink, Oink? | 2/11/2001 | See Source »

Course teaching fellows stand behind the students' pleas.

Author: By Adam M. Lalley, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 'Alexander' Students Ask For Optional Final | 1/22/2001 | See Source »

Only a few Senators will talk about it openly, but the feeling runs strong among Democrats that what was good for their nominees may now be good for Ashcroft--even if he is ultimately confirmed. Senators traditionally respect a President's right to pick people who share his views; but...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Ashcroft Battle: The Fight for Justice | 1/22/2001 | See Source »

Today, at least so far, looks a little better. While California's electricity system remains in a precarious position, most observers are cautiously optimistic that the lights will stay on over the weekend. Many of the plants that were down for repairs are going back online. The weather, while still...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In California, Thank God It's Friday | 1/12/2001 | See Source »

GIVE IT UP With tech funds down more than 20% on average, 2000 is a good bet to be the first time in 15 years that the funds lose money. After NASDAQ hit bottom last week, a spate of brokerages issued pleas to stubborn tech-boom day traders to give...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Brief: Dec. 11, 2000 | 12/11/2000 | See Source »

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