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...they need to fight back. The tally was expected to be very close--a pro-reform lobbyist was counting 51 votes on his side--and there was even speculation that Dick Cheney might come in to break a tie. But at last, once it was clear the reformers would prevail, wavering Senators climbed aboard. That, many reformers agreed, was a tribute to Daschle, who in the end earned McCain's trust and kept most Democrats in line. "This was truly Daschle's day," said Fred Wertheimer of Democracy 21. "McCain is entitled to his credit, but the Democrats supplied...
...have documented with empirical evidence that racial and ethnic diversity enhance learning and the preparation of our students to work and participate as citizens in our increasing diverse society... We are confident that we will prevail in a higher court," U-M Provost Nancy Cantor said in a press release...
...eight-year period in our existence in our country, somewhat turbulent, but it's going to be there," Pryor says. "There are always naysayers and people who are negative about anything. But I think the positive elements will prevail...
...game started ominously for the Crimson. Harvard knew it would have to contain Hamilton to prevail in the series, and his opening goal at 5:55 was not a good sign. But the Crimson--thanks largely to the strong defensive effort of Steve Moore--would hold Hamilton scoreless for the rest of the game...
...game started ominously for the Crimson. Harvard knew it would have to contain Hamilton to prevail in the series, and his opening goal at 5:55 was not a good sign. But the Crimson--thanks largely to the strong defensive effort of Steve Moore--would hold Hamilton scoreless for the rest of the game...