Word: appointed
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Pursuing the same strategies that worked so well in Howard Beach, they were able to get Governor Mario Cuomo to appoint Abrams as a special prosecutor for the case. But instead of cooperating with Abrams, the three--probably because they were aware that the case was a hoax--refused to help and began accusing Abrams of unjustified racism. They went on the attack, trying to turn the Brawley case into a vehicle for their self-promotion...
Although one could imagine a host of issues that might sway Downie, for both personal and professional reasons--such as which candidate will appoint a Supreme Court that is less restrictive of press freedoms, or who is more likely to raise taxes--the Managing Editor will not be lured so easily. With the bad rap special interest groups have received in recent years, one can understand his reticence...
...members of the presidential search committee will not be chosen until November, Northeastern officials said. But in addition to the 12-member search committee, Northeastern will also appoint a special committee of the Board of Trustees to aid in the presidential search...
Dukakis' health adviser, Dr. David Blumenthal of Boston, said the campaign had no estimate of how much Dukakis' plan would cost employers. If elected, Dukakis will appoint a task force to report by March 30, 1989, on legislation that would guarantee universal health coverage, extending benefits to every American, working or not, the campaign said...
...administration did react to new student 'groups--by forming committees to respond to them. The minority student report spurred administrators to appoint a panel to bolster recruitment efforts. The University also formed a committee to address gay right issues...