Word: clouts
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...financial clout suddenly seems less princely...
...retains the reverence that goes with his heritage: he is the spiritual leader of the 15 million Ismaili Muslims, who regard him as a direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad. But even though Prince Karim has long been ranked as one of the world's richest men, his financial clout suddenly seems less princely: last week a group of his banks and creditors seized the crown jewel of his business empire, the Ciga hotel chain, which runs some of Europe's most palatial lodgings...
...what does this have to do with President Clinton? Well, first of all, he is the president, and with that title comes a handy bully pulpit (as Ross Perot would say). Second, being a Democrat, he has more ideological clout with Hollywood than his predecessors. Third, his ties to show business are strong, as his Hollywood-choreographed inauguration demonstrated...
...name Hollywood stars took such a challenge seriously, things really might change. Stars could use their clout by refusing to appear in excessively violent movies. That would shake up movie executives more than any whining from parent groups ever could. If even a few stars took the challenge, the move could snowball into a general rise in standards in the movie industry...
...green may finally have risen to the top. Buying the argument that the move would give the U.S. more clout in debates with environmental ministers from other countries, the Senate voted to elevate the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet level. The measure was sent to the House, where it died last year because of objections to a Republican amendment requiring government compensation to property owners affected by environmental restrictions. This year the controversial amendment was dropped, improving the odds significantly, though it's still not a sure shot...