Word: basics
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...Huntington still talking aboutconsociationalism, (16) when his own theory tellsus it cannot happen? Consociationalism of theIndaba sort, involving negotiation among eliteswith clearly restrictive ground rules, would giveSouth Africa a democratic facade without changingthe basic inequities of apartheid. It wouldinclude Black faces in leadership, but wouldrequire massive repression of Black aspirations.Undoubtedly, it would continue to restrict popularparticipation decision-making at all levels. Thisis not a solution which would make most of uscomfortable, nor is it one most South Africansaccept. Which means that until groups likeWorrall's "reform consitutency" are willing tonegotiate a more democractic proposal, thelow-intensity civil war that exists...
...most predictable of last night's winners was Ianella, who has gone undefeated since 1958. In this election, Ianella concentrated on the issues of affordable rental housing and basic changes in city ordinances...
When asked, "Who or what is most to blame for the fall in the stock market," just 13% named Ronald Reagan, and 8% cited Congress; 36% blamed "basic problems in the American economy," while 28% said the crash is the fault of "Wall Street speculators." When asked about the federal deficit, 33% blamed Reagan, 47% blamed Congress, and 13% blamed both equally...
...group consisting of himself, the Treasury Secretary, Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Beryl Sprinkel, Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan and White House Aide Kenneth Duberstein. They met with the President after the market had closed with a then record loss of 108.36 points (shortly to be vastly eclipsed). Their message: basic economic indicators were good, but the markets were very nervous...
Another $200 million will go towards basic research and new faculty initiatives. Student programs like financial aid and undergraduate research are alotted $120 million, and construction and renovation of facilities are budgeted to receive $65 million. The remaining $65 million is targeted for a general fund and interdisciplinary projects, Strehle said...