Republicans Lost Ground With Latinos In Midterms
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After Gains in 2004, GOP Stumbled on Immigration
By Darryl Fears
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, November 18, 2006; A03
Two years ago, Latino voters gravitated in larger-than-ever numbers
toward President Bush, the former governor of Texas, a Mexican border
state, and his brother Jeb, the loquacious Florida governor who speaks
fluent Spanish.
How times have changed.
Court Battle Likely on Affirmative Action
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Michigan Voters Approved Ban, but Opponents of the Measure Persist
By Peter Slevin
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, November 18, 2006; Page A02
DETROIT -- In the wake of a decisive Nov. 7 vote to prohibit race- and
gender-based preferences in employment, education and contracting,
leaders in government and academia who fought to preserve affirmative
action are now hurrying to assess the impact. Officials said the
response is likely to start with a court challenge.
Business and civic leaders who opposed the anti-affirmative-action
measure are gathered here on Friday to develop a strategy. The
University of Michigan Board of Regents is also meeting, with
announcements expected soon. At City Hall, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick (D)
is drafting an ordinance that would favor companies based in the city,
which is more than 80 percent African American.
Leahy Seeks Documents on Detention
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Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.), who will chair the Senate Judiciary
Committee next year, asked the Justice Department to release two newly
acknowledged documents, which set U.S. policy on how terrorism suspects
are detained and interrogated.
The CIA recently acknowledged the existence of the documents in
response to a lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Political Command and Control
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By DAVID W. ROHDE
The 2006 election results confirm that two major parties have been
growing stronger, not weaker.
Preaching Free-Market Gospel to Skeptical Africa
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By JASON DePARLE
James Shikwati's rise as a one-man think tank in Kenya offers a case
study of how the right grooms foreign allies.
On to Vietnam, Bush Hears Echoes of 1968 in Iraq 2006
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By DAVID E. SANGER
Comparisons between Vietnam and Iraq will be the unavoidable subtext of
President Bush's every move as he travels in Vietnam.
Too Many Chinese Cars, Too Few Chinese Buyers. So Far.
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asia&pagewanted=3Dall
By KEITH BRADSHER
The Chinese automobile market still may not be big enough to support
homegrown manufacturers and foreign automakers.
Dutch Consider Banning Burqas in Public
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By GREGORY CROUCH
The government has raised the fear that a terrorist might wear such a
garment to move beyond security checks.
Satirical Humor Aimed at the Vatican Strikes a Nerve
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By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO
Msgr. Georg G=E4nswein, Pope Benedict XVI's secretary, has suddenly
found himself the butt of jokes in the Italian news media.
What Does Someone Believe? One Man Has the Answer
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By SAMUEL G. FREEDMAN
The latest outgrowth of radio producer Jay Allison's belief system is
an exploration of the nature of belief itself.
Montana Balance of Power Shifts With a Single Seat
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By JIM ROBBINS and KIRK JOHNSON
A veteran state senator in Montana who was re-elected as a Republican
filed papers to become a Democrat, giving Democrats control of the
chamber.
As Candidates Mull '08, Web Sites Are Already Running
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By STEVE FRIESS
The 2008 campaign season began online several years ago.
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