Word: broads
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...nuclear," Palmer declared. He said his group contained a broad spectrum of people opposed to the measure, including environmentalists who fear for the ozone layer if other methods of obtaining energy are used...
Several members of the public said the Community Development Department might not be trustworthy enough to be given such broad control of zoning policy. Some said the department has a penchant for secrecy, noting that copies of last night's proposal were not distributed to the public...
...Sarah Brady, wife of White House Press Secretary James Brady, who remains an invalid seven years after being hit by one of John Hinckley's bullets during the attempt to assassinate President Reagan. She has led a series of fights for tighter gun laws. The Brady amendment enjoyed broad support from gun-control opponents, including an unusual coalition of eleven national police organizations. Even the President praised the idea of a waiting period, citing how well it has worked in California. But with elections only six weeks away, many Congressmen who favored the proposal could not ignore the powerful N.R.A...
...Parador often goes for the big, broad laughs--and gets them. The movie is peppered with good gags and competent cameos by such old pros as Sammy Davis Jr., Charo and Jonathan Winters. Best of all are the exaggerated comic performances of the three principals, especially Dreyfuss...
WASHINGTON--Democrat Michael Dukakis proposed a broad health insurance program for American workers Tuesday and told Republican rival George Bush, "it's about time you came out from behind that flag" and addressed the issue. Meanwhile, Bush visited the nation's largest flag manufacturer...