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...Obama clearly wants reform; he's been outspoken about the need for a dramatic regulatory overhaul to prevent another financial meltdown. But he's been so outspoken - especially about the consumer agency - that it would be tough for him to accept anything less dramatic than his tough proposals. And many Democrats see an uncompromising stance against Wall Street as a political winner; if it doesn't produce a bill, they're happy to have an issue they can use against Republicans in the fall...
...tough economic climate may also present particularly wealthy donors with opportunities for giving. Low interest rates during a recession make an investment vehicle known as a charitable annuity trust particularly attractive because it allows donors to pass on money to their heirs and the University at low tax rates, according to one prominent donor who asked to remain anonymous to preserve his relationship with the University...
With the loss, the Crimson moves into the fifth spot in the conference standings. If Harvard hopes to earn one of the four berths in the Ivy League tournament, the Crimson will likely need to come away with wins in tough contests against No. 9 Dartmouth and No. 17 Princeton...
...It’s tough for her—she hasn’t been playing a lot of matches,” sophomore Holly Cao said. “She lost the first set, but she found...
...Democratic National Committee and other allies to belittle and diminish every potential rival. At the same time, they don't see anyone on the horizon who particularly worries them, finding both humor and solace in the apparent weaknesses of their rivals. They know, too, that it has been tough to beat an incumbent of late: three out of the previous four Presidents were re-elected after being in dire political shape at moments during their first terms...