Powell doesn't side with president on affirmative action case

Monday, January 20, 2003

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday he disagrees with President Bush's position on an affirmative action case before the Supreme Court, as the White House called for more money for historically black colleges.

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