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Perversely enough, her appearances are most needed in the precincts where Democratic candidates have become leery of appearing with her husband. Wu, for instance, insists he was misquoted in a New York Times story that suggested he would prefer Clinton stay away. But asked whether that means he would like to see the President make a stop in Portland, the lawyer replied, "Didn't say that either." Oregon's Democratic Governor, John Kitzhaber, has put it more bluntly, saying he would decline any offers by the White House to send Clinton into the state. "The issue would just...
...difference in the reception of the two initiatives is perhaps indicative of the way that the schools prefer to approach Harvard's centralization...
Most moderate members of Congress would prefer a long stint on the surface transportation subcommittee. The Judiciary Committee's incendiary issues make its members inviting targets for special-interest attack ads, which can be treacherous for members from competitive districts. And since the committee doesn't even confirm federal judges, as its Senate counterpart does, it's almost entirely patronage free. At least on surface transportation, a member could get a new bus line for his home district...
Buzz Aldrin has a plan for your next vacation. You won't need to fret about getting to the airport because an airport won't be on your itinerary. You won't be deciding what kind of hotel you prefer, since you won't, strictly speaking, have a room. You will have to contend with the possibility that the slightest mishap could mean you'll never come home again. Nonetheless, Buzz is convinced you'll have a good time. And he should know--he's been there. Aldrin, who so famously walked on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission...
...rather be using IE 4.0 and wouldn't I like to at least try IE 4.0 and didn't I know that many of my friends have grown quite fond of IE 4.0--that I finally clicked yes, what the hell, just leave me alone... Guiltily, I now actually prefer...