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...opposition and Labour was broadly supportive of the Palestinian cause. Michael Levy, a leading Jewish businessman with close ties to the Israeli political establishment, befriended Tony Blair in 1994 and was instrumental in effecting a policy shift so complete that Blair is now considered one of Israel's staunchest European allies. Levy became a key fund raiser for the Labour Party and after the 1997 general election was rewarded with a seat in the House of Lords and an appointment as Blair's personal envoy to the Middle East. Since 1997 LFI, which also has close ties with the Israeli...
Palestinians were predictably outraged at the attack, and they vowed retaliation. The European press, which has long been critical of Israel’s methods in its war on terrorism, seemed almost united in its condemnation of the military strike. Even the U.S., Israel’s staunchest ally, expressed disapproval. But rather than buckle under the international criticism and soften their stance on terrorist activity, the Israelis remained steadfast in their commitment to preserve their national security...
...Tauzin claimed the compromise reached on fuel economy for SUVs would reduce the amount of gasoline used by 5 billion gallons over the next six years; Democrats called it "a lost opportunity" to do a whole lot more. But Tauzin, from oil-rich Louisiana, is one of Bush's staunchest fellow believers in production, production, production, and Dingell, well, he's from Detroit. Auto town...
...organization that contributes $25 million a year to British charities but remains preoccupied with refuting rumors about trouser length could use some professional help. Enter Dewar. While not a Mason himself, he has quickly been transformed into his new clients' staunchest defender. To questions about the UGL's refusal to admit women he responds, "In a sophisticated, grown-up democracy, if men want to do things on their own, that's totally natural." Dewar is planning a Freemasonry in the Community Week that will involve charitable events across England and Wales in June 2002. He is redesigning...
...usual, even as Americans profess shock and dismay over the latest figures, no one seems to have any idea what to do about the proliferation of guns into our schools. Unexpectedly, however, if you ask for input from the spokespeople of the nation?s staunchest gun-rights and gun-control organizations, there's more unanimity than conflict. Everyone, it seems, is in favor of teaching kids how to deal with problems that come up at school - bullying, fistfights, cliques - without resorting to violence...