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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...rising young star within the Democratic Party, U.S. Sen. Charles S. Robb (D-Va.), last night laid out a vision for his party's future that broke with some recent Democratic stances but reaffirmed older party ideals...

Author: By Roderick A. Scheer, | Title: Robb Says Democrats Must Rethink Spending | 4/11/1990 | See Source »

...victims. In some cases, devious dealers posing as good Samaritans stole Dilaudid pain pills and morphine from patients, leaving their victims with only aspirin to ease their suffering. But police say as many as 20 patients at the Veterans Affairs hospital sold their drugs to dealers. One patient convinced VA officials that he needed 60 Dilaudid a month to treat his severe arthritis. Another made a $1,200 profit, even though the going rate was $10 a pill, a fraction of the $25-to-$45 street value...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Crime: Profiting from Pain | 4/9/1990 | See Source »

Riding atop the crest of a three-game winning streak, the Crimson duels with Eastern Regional number-one seed William & Mary today at noon in Williamsburg, Va. The Crimson--who recently upset ninth-ranked Pepperdine in Malibu, Cal.--must prevail in today's match to have a legitimate shot at capturing the Eastern Regional title and cracking the Top 25 polls that come out April 17th...

Author: By Daniel L. Jacobowitz, | Title: Netwomen Look to Scalp Indians | 4/7/1990 | See Source »

...NOTEBOOK: Following the William & Mary match, Harvard travels to Charlottesville, Va. to take on Virginia Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The Crimson fell to the Cavaliers, 6-3, in the fall...

Author: By Daniel L. Jacobowitz, | Title: Netwomen Look to Scalp Indians | 4/7/1990 | See Source »

...harm. Though some music has exploited satanic and occult themes, the religious crusaders are more concerned about other problems. The Rev. Donald Wildmon's American Family Association, based in Tupelo, Miss., is concentrating on vulgar, sadistic and violent sex songs. Tipper Gore's Parents' Music Resource Committee of Arlington, Va., especially decries records that foment contempt toward Jews, minorities and women...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: No Sympathy for the Devil | 3/19/1990 | See Source »

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