Word: attempted
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...power in the State House to even attempt to bring a bill to abolish rent control, I want to bet you that if you even had a hearing on it, you're probably dead on the way out the door," said Thompson...
...international situation, especially one with as many complex historical and political facets as this. Peace in the region cannot be accomplished in a vacuum; it must be the result of direct negotiations between the parties involved. The United States should concentrate its efforts on facilitating these talks. Any attempt to circumvent the negotiation process or to impose a settlement is doomed to failure...
OHIO. Howard Metzenbaum, a gadfly who brays through one of the loudest trumpets in national politics, is portrayed as "too liberal" by Cleveland mayor George Voinovich. But blooper-prone Voinovich's attempt to link Metzenbaum to kiddie porn unleashed a backlash. During the G.O.P. Convention, Voinovich described himself as the leading candidate for next year's gubernatorial race, seeming to concede the Senate contest. He might as well...
This week the Dukakis campaign unveils commercials that attempt to thaw out the Ice Man. The ads, says Dukakis media chief David D'Alessandro, "show who he really is." Dukakis talks directly to the camera. In one he recalls what it was like to be a young father. In another he sketches his hopes for the future. But do not expect Phil Donahue. Says D'Alessandro: "Dukakis has a limit as to how much he can do as far as changing his persona." Maybe all this touchy-feely stuff is not so important after all. Noted campaign manager Susan Estrich...
Harvard will attempt to squash this fast-growing "hotel reputation" by locking the gates of Harvard Yard Saturday night at 6 p.m., and the main gate to the Houses on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., restricting entrance to Harvard members with...