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...that lawsuit five years ago and it was the same in the opinion issued on my case a month ago. The difference lies in the consideration that I intend to appeal this lower court decision, if necessary, to the highest level--inasmuch as I view this as a matter that extends far beyond any personal interests, in affecting the very nature of a university and touching on vital issues of academic freedom, due process and equal protection of the laws...
Rotenberg began her political career at age 10, licking stamps for local campaigns. She worked in '68 for Humphrey, in '72 for McGovern, in '76 for Carter. Now she is Massachusetts college coordinator for the President, one of the highest-ranking Harvard politicos in campaign...
...within the 4-per cent ceiling on local budget increases mandated by the state to reduce inflation; lowering that ceiling to 2 1/2 per cent and eliminating exemptions would decimate city services. Moreover, the tax cut would be weighted against renters. Older, poorer cities--which tend to have the highest property taxes--would suffer the most...
...which brought the rise in consumer prices down from a peak of 18.2% in January, February and March to 8.7% in August, the inflation, rate did a power turn in September and hurtled right back up into double digits. During the month, prices rose by 1%, which was the highest increase since June and translates into a compound annual inflation rate of 12.7%. The surge was led by food prices, which are climbing partly as a result of the damage wrought by the summer drought on crops and livestock herds. The cost of cars also jumped sharply, as did that...
...riding horseback or climbing a tree barechested, the object is not simply to provide some lively pictures to spice up a dull campaign. The presidential contenders are not-so-subtly showing the electorate that they are hale and hearty, up to the physical rigors of the country's highest office...