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Self-reliance has even taken hold on the governmental level. Disenchantment with all things federal has helped spur a New Federalist movement led by such Governors as Utah's Michael Leavitt and Wisconsin's Tommy Thompson. Though voter turnout is lowest in elections for local government, that is the most popular form of government. In a 1993 survey, only 23% of Americans said they got the most for their tax dollars at the federal level, down from 39% in 1972. By comparison, support for spending at the local level rose from 26% to 38% during the same period...
...assembly was bigger than the one in Manila, where an estimated 3 million to 4 million people attended Mass in Luneta Park. The scene was so chaotic that the Pope had to change plans and arrived by helicopter, an hour and a half late. A smaller but more colorful turnout welcomed him in Papua New Guinea, where he presided over the beatification--a prelude to sainthood--of lay catechist Peter To Rot, who was killed by occupying Japanese troops during World War II. Bare-chested greeters wearing grass skirts and tall headdresses danced and sang for the Pope...
Most of the dining halls are closing early in anticipation of low turnout. Mather and North Houses closed their dining halls after dinner last night, while all others close today after lunch, except Currier and the Union which will close after dinner
...racist acts] were a very disturbing set of events," said Mather House Master Sandra A. Naddaff '75. "However, people have really come out tonight to condemn and show support and commitment for the community. We were quite pleased with the turnout...
Riedlmayer, who is a librarian at the Fine Arts Library, blamed the low turnout on Leverett House's out-of-the-way location. He also said there was little space, other than. the sidewalk, to stage a protest...