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November 6 - 12, 1997

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On the Set: Ang Lee directs actress Sigourney Weaver in The Ice Storm, Lee's latest film which takes a heartfelt look at the sexual revolution of the 1970s.

Editorial: Lee appointment under fire; A victory in S.F.

Letters: Comment from AsianWeek readers

Yellow Pearls: Jiang got what he came for

Emil Amok: Life with Prop. 209

Voices: The Hong Kong crash in perspective

Senate Hearings Come to a Close: The controversial investigation into campaign fundraising ends with a whimper

News Briefs: New racial choices on 2000 census, Igasaki confirmation delayed, New York labor dispute settled

Newsmaker: International investment banker Henry Tang on Asian financial markets

Names in the News: Asian Americans on the move

Court Rejects 209 Challenge: The Supreme Court lets California's anti-affirmative-action law stand

Mission Accomplished: Despite protests, President Jiang Zemin's U.S. tour considered a great success

Washington Journal: Bill Lann Lee's appointment turns ugly

Tour buses come to Chinatown, Victory in local election, Posturing for Board of Supervisors presidency, On the Scene, and more

From Taiwan to Tinseltown: Director Ang Lee talks about his new film, The Ice Storm

Calendar: Events around the country of special interest to Asian Americans

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