Word: correctives
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...reports prove correct and Institute of Politics Director Richard L. Thornburgh becomes the next Attorney General, he will be no stranger to the Department of Justice...
...brass may have no choice: if investigators prove that a contract was obtained illegally, a court may rule that contract invalid. For example, Grumman Corp. lost the advanced tactical aircraft contract to the combine of McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics. If allegations in Ill Wind search warrants are proved correct, Grumman could sue to have a new competition...
Since the Industrial Revolution, however, increased production of CO2 and other gases, such as nitrous oxide, has made the protective atmospheric shroud even denser. If scientists are correct, the atmospheric blanket of pollutants is now capturing far more of the earth's excess heat, resulting in global warming...
...have violated no rule and certainly violated no commonly accepted ethical standard," said Speaker of the House Jim Wright in defense of his shady book deal and questionable lobbying. Wright may well be correct in his assessment, which is precisely the problem on Capitol Hill. The stench of money hangs heavy over the place these days. Despite specific rules aimed at curbing financial abuses, any sharp-eyed Congressman knows how to get around them. Free vacations and meals, overstuffed campaign chests and large fees for giving speeches or sometimes for just showing up at an event are routine. Kinsley...
...prevent such an outcome, we have individually pledged to take the actions outlined below. In general, we intend to bring our growth rates into closer alignment to help correct trade imbalances. To reduce exchange-rate volatility, our central banks will agree to specific ranges within which currencies will be allowed to fluctuate. We will not hesitate to use all available means, including central-bank intervention in the foreign-exchange markets and adjustments in our interest-rate policies, to make sure that the currencies stay within these so-called target zones...