Shaky hands of a 98-year-old control fate of the U.S. Senate
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U.S. Republican senator Strom Thurmond turned 98 on December 5th 2000. The failing health of the South Carolina senator is leaving many to predict a Democratic majority soon for the Senate, which is presently split 50/50 along party lines.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2000
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Bush presents drug plan
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Republican presidential candidate George Bush spoke to elderly Americans of his plan to lower the cost of prescription drugs under Medicare. Senior citizens have to travel to Canada where these drugs are cheaper by 40% to 90%.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2000
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A tragic life but a great haircut; actress Jean Seberg played a saint and was smeared by the FBI
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The life and career of actress Jean Seberg is presented and discussed. She was known for her debut in Saint Joan, but her personal life was beset by problems before her early death at age 33.
Publication Name: Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada)
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0319-0714
Year: 2000
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