Word: chairman
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: J. Richard Munro...
...Vice Chairman: Gerald M. Levin...
Even dedicated free traders are sounding increasingly protectionist. "I grew up believing protectionism was pretty dumb, and I still do," says Chrysler chairman Lee Iacocca. "But somewhere along the line we stopped being idealists and started being patsies." Iacocca and other auto executives are well aware that cars, trucks and auto parts account for 64% of the $52.1 billion trade deficit with Japan...
...triumphed over General Secretary Zhao Ziyang last week, both men are accused of string pulling. One source of resentment against Li, the adopted son of former Premier Zhou Enlai, is that his connections enabled him to study in Moscow and rise rapidly through the ranks. Zhao's son is chairman of the Hainan Huahai Co., a trading and investment company. Moreover, Yang, Zhao and Deng are all believed to have sons-in-law who work for army-run companies that export Chinese arms...
...Foley moved onto the first rung of the leadership ladder when he was elected chairman of the Democratic caucus. In one of those "accidents" of his career, he was chosen as House whip soon after, when Tip O'Neill's first two choices were not available. As whip, Foley added to his formidable reputation as a coalition builder, which helped him win the majority leader post when Wright climbed to the Speaker's chair...