Like his San Franciscan counterparts, Hellman was able to parlay his financial power into political influence, making him a major behind-the-scenes player in state politics.

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The contact damaged Vautier's wing, and although Power seemed to escape major damage, his car stalled as he tried to pull away after the service stop.

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Despite the lack of progress on the major trade issues, Paulson appears to be doing everything within his power to strengthen economic relations between the U.S. and China.

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Paul Wellstone in a plane crash Friday has major implications on who will control the closely divided Senate, where his Democratic party clings to power by a single vote.

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