Word: aide
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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WHILL much of its independence was eventually compromised in return for economic aid from the Soviet Union, Cuba has retained many independent policies, modifying its economy in a centrally directed process of "rectification," not "restructuring." Cuba's foreign debt is substantially lower than that of its U.S.-supported counterparts...
This commitment could include, on the part of the United States, a withdrawal of all aid, "humanitarian" or not, to the Contras in Nicaragua. It could include, on the part of the Soviet Union, an already likely debt-forgiveness program for Cuba and other poor debtor nations...
...Congressional bill that would eventually require students to complete at least one year of national or community service in order to receive federal financial aid for postsecondary education has come under fire from prominent educators during the past month...
...same time, however, higher education officials have supported other bills that would award financial aid in exchange for community service, as long as such service was not mandatory for students receiving aid...
...plan would replace all current federal financial aid programs after a five-year phase-in period, and would require that students participate in the Civilian Service or spend four years in the armed forces in order to receive financial aid from the federal government...