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...that's big enough to cause political peril; no one knows for sure if the stimulus package can be passed in the size or with the speed that economists say the nation needs. Democrats say they want the stimulus to be bipartisan, in part to grant political cover if the bill fails to jump-start the economy. In the House, this is largely an optional position, but in the Senate, where Democrats do not hold a filibuster-proof majority, bipartisanship is required...
Anticipating this problem, Vice President-elect Joe Biden announced last month that he will avoid the worst abuses of the political earmarking system. "Every dollar will be closely watched to make sure it's being used in an effective manner," Biden said. "I know it's the Christmas season, but President-elect Obama and I are absolutely, absolutely determined that this economic-recovery package will not become a Christmas tree...
...rest of the team, I struggled from the training and from coming back after not being here for a while,” Guernsey said. “Exams are hitting, so it’s the time where we’ve got to buckle down and make sure we’re getting the work done that we need.”Harvard coach Tim Murphy was pleased with his team’s win, however he also noted the need for hard work and improvement before Harvard’s next meet.“We?...
...found itself tied with crosstown rival Northeastern, 67-67 on New Year’s Eve. But the Crimson vowed to end 2008 triumphantly and defeated Northeastern (3-8) in overtime, 78-72. “I think that for us, especially in overtime, we were focused on making sure that each possession was valuable, taking care of the basketball, and playing big defensively,” co-captain Niki Finelli said. “I think when our focus shifted to defense, our offense followed, and that is what allowed us to get out in front in overtime...
...this suggests that 2010 is sure to see even more crackdowns on employers around the country for employing undocumented workers. The President who once dismissed immigration enforcement "for show" is now clearly trying to make a show of his own enforcement chops...