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...July 2, the Continental Congress finally took the momentous step of voting for independence. Pennsylvania was one of the last states to hold out; until June, its legislature had instructed its delegates to "utterly reject" any actions "that may cause or lead to a separation from our Mother Country." But under pressure from a more radical rump legislature, the instructions were changed. Led by Franklin, Pennsylvania's delegation joined the rest of the colonies in voting for independence...
...much...as to find myself deserted in my old age by my only son." Loyalists comprised some 20% of the white American population in the colonies during the war, and their ranks included men and women, rich and poor, immigrants and native-born. But Benjamin chose to reject his mother country, and his son chose to disobey his father. Benjamin never forgave William for his "disloyalty...
...overtures are legal in Lebanon but are regarded by both Muslims and some Christian leaders as threats to the fragile peace among the country's sects. Thus the local Catholic Archbishop, while condemning the crime, felt it necessary to announce, "We don't accept this kind of preaching. We reject it totally...
Ellison has shown no signs of moving from his $16-a-share offer, even though PeopleSoft's stock ended the week at $16.92. In any case, as Kevin Parker, PeopleSoft's chief financial officer, contends, the board's decision to reject the bid is final. And because board members' terms are staggered, it would take a significant shareholder rebellion to overturn...
...conducts "scientific" catches - also permitted under the rules - but some of the meat has turned up in markets. Iceland went so far as to quit the IWC in 1992, protesting the moratorium. It rejoined last October - a move that Italy, Mexico and New Zealand, citing proce- dural flaws, still reject...