Word: bonior
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...year, was an artful ploy linking opposition to the contras with congressional disgust over the Tower commission's revelations about the Administration's inept and probably illegal efforts on behalf of the contras. "Before we send another dime to the contras," said the bill's chief sponsor, Democrat David Bonior of Michigan, "we must know where the previous funds have gone...
...party need to make a statement on thisissue," said Rep. David Bonior (D-Mich). However,he said aid opponents probably do not have thevotes to override an almost certain presidentialveto of their action, which is expected to pass inthe House but faces a less certain future in theSenate...
...biggest win. But it's one of the most satisfying in terms of both content and the fact that we came from behind." Opponents were more pessimistic, predicting that the aid would lead to greater U.S. military involvement in support of a corrupt rebel force. Said Michigan Democrat David Bonior: "The contra program has been rotten from the start...
...military parade was followed by 15 brief speeches by both community members and military officials. Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill (D-Mass.) was scheduled to speak but sent Rep. David E. Bonior (D-Mich.) instead. Bonior is the first Vietnam veteran to be elected to Congress, said master of ceremonies Thomas J. Boyle...
...eaten anything more than bread and water the last two days of his life. Last month Trerice sued the Navy for $4.1 million over his son's death and alleged mishandling of the body. He also persuaded Michigan Senators Donald Riegle Jr. and Carl Levin and Congressman David Bonior to seek a full Navy investigation...