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...McMahon says the independence he showed on health care, bucking the party line on reform despite enormous pressure from party leaders, is exactly the kind of spirit that appeals to Staten Islanders. He swept into office with 61% of the vote in 2008, in part because of the Democratic wave that year and in part because of the doings of Vito Fosella, his GOP predecessor. Fosella was forced to resign after news broke that he had a mistress and love child in Virginia. The Cook Political Report rates the district R+4, meaning it leans Republican. And with...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Health Care and the Democrat Who Voted No | 4/8/2010 | See Source »

...Crimson (11-15, 3-1 Ivy) traveled to Worcester, Mass. for a doubleheader with in-state rival Holy Cross (6-18, 2-2 Patriot) and swept the Crusaders, 9-6 and 6-3, at Freshman Field...

Author: By Kate Leist, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard Wins Two Against State Rival | 4/7/2010 | See Source »

...political career, but also in his private life. “Vincere” explores the secret life of Benito Mussolini’s lover—and self-proclaimed spouse—Ida Dalser and the emotional and psychological torture she endures as a result of being swept under the rug. In this chilling account, Ida’s resolve and sanity are tested as she attempts to fight the unified powers of Il Duce’s regime...

Author: By Francis E. Cambronero, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Vincere | 4/6/2010 | See Source »

Like Cornell’s team, the Fightin’ Blue Hens arrived at the race with a regatta under its belt. But this did little to slow the efforts of the Crimson as the home squad swept Delaware in all four races...

Author: By Molly E. Kelly, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Both Squads Dominate as Men’s Crew Sweeps Races | 4/5/2010 | See Source »

...four Crimson players who also participated in singles all rebounded, as each swept her match...

Author: By E. Benjamin Samuels, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard Starts Ivy Play with Pair of Wins | 4/5/2010 | See Source »

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