Year: 2004
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The President’s Remarks on the Chances of Finding WMD
Asked by reporters if he would repeat earlier expressions of confidence that the weapons would be found in light of recent statements by the former chief weapons inspector in Iraq, David A. Kay, that Mr. Hussein had gotten rid of them well before the war, Mr. Bush did not answer directly. “I think it’s very…
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GoogObits: Fred Haas, man who ended Nelson’s streak, dies
I always wonder about people like Fred Haas. His titular accomplishment– the headline of his obituary– was achieved 58 years ago. He lived 58 years after the apogee of his career. I wonder what he thought about that. Moreover, his accomplishment was less about his excellence– though it was a PGA Tour victory, nothing to…
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31st anniversary of Roe vs. Wade
There are very few Supreme Court decisions that people commonly know by its name. Roe vs. Wade is one of them. Jan. 22 was the 31st anniversary of the date the decision was handed down. Here’s a look at key passages in the decision. 3. State criminal abortion laws, like those involved here, that except…
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5036 N. Winchester
Permit #: 20401432 Applicant: Taylor Excavating Owner: Eddie McGettigan Permit Description: Demolition of 2-story frame residence Status (if applicable): Hold released on 4/27/04
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[JJ Letters] Rid campuses of alcohol
December 30, 1994 The recent deaths of the Carnegie Mellon and Pitt students from alcohol overdoses is a continuing but avoidable tragedy. But, as usual, following the shock and disbelief and hasty denials of blame from the fraternities comes the supposedly exonerating assertion from the university PR machine that instruction on alcohol abuse is part…