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...congressional attempt to close the loophole that allows people who buy firearms at gun shows or from one another--such transactions represent 40% of all sales--to avoid the Brady background-check system. The N.R.A. also has the tenacity to wage its battles state by state. California did succeed recently in repealing the law that protected gun manufacturers from lawsuits by cities wanting compensation for the costs of coping with gun violence. Nearly 30 states, however, have passed such shield laws in the past five years...
...right and allowed the left to win the presidency. He tried again in 1988 and was routed by Fran?ois Mitterrand, finally making it to the Elysée Palace in 1995, only to lose legislative elections, and control of the government, two years later. Chirac's determination to succeed in his last term is entwined with deep-rooted French nationalism. The big victory by his followers in parliamentary elections in June freed him from five frustrating years of 'cohabitation' with the left that hobbled French foreign policy. Now he's intent on forging a role as a national leader...
...They’re going to get behind and behind and behind and won’t have equal chances to succeed,” she says. “They’re going to get stigmatized...
...mandatory humanities curriculum, and many would, doubtless, be unhappy with the result if Harvard tried. However, that is no reason to shy away from the challenge—and, with a little inspiration and plenty of perspiration, a committee made up of administrators, faculty and elected students could ultimately succeed in drawing up a workable selection of worthy texts. The process would be arduous and maybe even “acrimonious”: but using that as a reason to preserve the current lackluster system is nothing short of cowardly...
...succeed, Mann will need to solve the Crimson’s suddenly rejuvenated defense, which turned in its most inspired effort of the season against Princeton. Sparked by a much-improved pass rush and led by junior cornerback Chris Raftery, who registered twelve tackles and an interception, the defense forced five turnovers, giving the offense good field position all day. It will need to do the same tomorrow, as Mann has shown a tendency to force things when his offense is struggling...