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Even if the Republicans prevail, it remains to be seen whether there is any prize to be had. The issue inflames the activists on each side, from evangelical ministers on the right to a group calling itself the Hip Hop Coalition on the left. But it does not rank in the concerns of most people, and it comes at a time when Americans are already holding Congress in low regard. An NBC/Wall Street Journal poll last week showed public approval of Congress at 33%, which is the lowest since 1994, the year voters got angry enough to topple the Democratic...
...even winning percentage. Knowing this, Levitt looked at the last matches in tournaments—when a wrestler with a 13-1 record going into the final round was matched with a 7-7 wrestler on the edge. He found that the 7-7 wrestlers, with more at stake, prevail far more frequently than one would expect—indeed, the winning percentage for 7-7 wrestlers is so improbably high that it suggests foul play...
...countries and the rest of the world [April 25]. Your story noted that the real debate is not over "a failure to atone for old sins. The issue is which country, Japan or China, will be the dominant Asian power of the 21st century." Financial and commercial considerations must prevail over the political and nationalistic views that have been given prime importance until now. It is a change for the better that politicians have started thinking about the welfare of their citizenry on all fronts and are realizing that they need to make efforts to bring about a better standard...
...countries and the rest of the world [April 25]. Your story noted that the real debate is not over "a failure to atone for old sins. The issue is which country, Japan or China, will be the dominant Asian power of the 21st century." Financial and commercial considerations must prevail over the political and nationalistic views that have been given prime importance until now. It is a change for the better that politicians have started thinking about the welfare of their citizenry on all fronts and are realizing they need to make efforts to bring about a better standard...
...Frase expressed confidence that FAIR would prevail. “We relied from the outset on established Supreme Court precedent that supported our arguments, and we’re just looking forward to seeing our strategy come to fruition,” she said...