61. It was unclear what impact the new measure would have on the certification decision, which was expected to be unfavorable to Colombia. 62. Kathy Spillar of the Fund for a Feminist Majority said the measure will have its greatest impact on women. 63. Many open-government advocates agree that tougher or more realistic penalties are needed, although virtually any measure would have its flaws. 64. Measures has drills to do just that, and he teaches those in his course. 65. Massive cost-cutting measures have improved profitability --and hence credit ratings -- at both GM and Chrysler. 66. Moreover, the measures have to become so institutionalized that there is no backsliding when the memory of Tuesday is less searing. 67. Now the measure has a new chance at life. 68. Now the Senate is the only player in the legislative process in Democratic hands, and any Democratic measures will have to start there. 69. Opponents correctly point out that the measure does not have any language explaining how the aid will be given out. |