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...formula. It would probably take several protracted negotiation sessions, maybe years, to hammer out an acceptable permanent formula, and in the interim the provinces would feel they lacked leverage in federal-provincial relations. Perhaps the single most important reason for the provincial premiers' refusal to perform the obvious and assent to a constitution, however, is local political pressure. None of the premiers, save Davis, can afford to appear "soft" in defending provincial interests; none can allow Trudeau to steal center stage...
After such separateness, they renew their striving for greater togetherness. "There is never a plateau," says Pressler. "The masterpieces we play always force us to go that one step further." As in a performance, he cocks his head at the others, seems to get an unspoken assent. "The only plateau we'll reach is the cemetery...
Kane's plea proved futile. The House committee promptly approved the resolution by voice vote, and next day it went sailing through the full House by a vote of 386 to 12. The Senate seemed certain to add its assent...
...miracle was the result of weeks of brinkmanship bargaining. Faced with Carrington's tough demand that they take the plan or leave it, the Patriotic Front came under intense pressure from leaders of the front-line African states to give their assent. Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda, who flew to London last week to confer with the guerrillas and with the Thatcher government, was instrumental in persuading the Front to accept a compromise. Mugabe and Nkomo dropped their original demands for a share of political power and the integration of their military forces with Salisbury's army during...
...serving 231 routes that had not previously been flown by lines that had permission to use them. In addition, 32 carriers have taken advantage of a rule that allows each line to begin flying one new route each year without having to get the Civil Aeronautics Board's assent. Insists United Airlines Chairman Richard Ferris: "About 98% of the traveling public has as much or more service available today than a year...