Word: actioned
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Carter did call, but discovered that the telephone tolls were tied up in a complex court action beyond his influence.) To a resident worried about environmental damage from increased coal production, Carter conceded that many people fear that "coal is dirty and will lower the quality of our life." But, the President insisted, "that is not true" and "we can burn twice as much coal in this nation and not lower our environmental standards at all . . . that's what I'm determined to do." He did not, however, discuss the difficult economics of preventing pollution...
...consider. The Administration knows full well that Saudi Arabia's decision in July to ease the Western oil squeeze by increasing its production by a million barrels a day for a period of three months was not just gratuitous generosity. It was also aimed at spurring U.S. action on the Palestinian question. In fact, TIME has learned that Saudi Crown Prince Fahd himself has played a key role in coaxing Arafat toward moderation. When Fahd got Arafat's consent, he gave the O.K. for increased oil production. Acutely aware that taps can be as easily turned...
...spot market will probably get a further upward nudge from a separate Nigerian action, the abrupt nationalization last week of British Petroleum's exploration, marketing and production operations. The Lagos government declared that it was punishing BP for supplying oil to South Africa in violation of a Nigerian boycott, a charge that the company denies. The takeover deprives BP of an estimated 300,000 bbl. per day, but the Nigerian government is offering to sell the crude to any taker on the spot market, presumably including...
Midge Decter, author, on why she thinks affirmative action for women has negative results: "The implication is that women are really not the equals of men and can't do it on their...
Zeckhauser said the special adjustment rent increase has occurred in a few of the Harvard owned buildings. She added it is a natural policy for landlords to note large capital improvements. Wade is reported to have said at this meeting that such an action would not have been taken had tenants not brought the violations to Harvard/Hunneman's attention...