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...threat of the "chain creep"--the proliferation of brand-name superstores--that elicits much aggression from the Defense Fund...

Author: By Matthew W. Granade and Andrew K. Mandel, S | Title: Progress, History Jostle for Space in Square | 7/25/1997 | See Source »

...Bliley of Virginia opened an investigation into the company's federal contracts. In a letter to Energy Secretary Federico Pena, he noted "troubling issues," including the continued funding of Haney's technology "in light of its apparent technical and commercial limitations." It is an inquiry that is sure to creep close to the Vice President's door...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE VEEP TREATMENT | 6/9/1997 | See Source »

Again, Harvard allowed Central Connecticut to creep its way back into the game. The Blue Devils scored twice in the fourth, once in the sixth and once more in the seventh before junior pitcher Heather Brown got the final batter to ground out to second...

Author: By Eduardo Perez-giz, | Title: Softball Sweeps Cent. Connecticut | 4/30/1997 | See Source »

...Harvard Square Defense Fund has been one of the most effective and pugnacious community groups in Cambridge, fighting to defend the small-town, Mom-and-Pop feel of the Square against what it sees as the encroachment of big-name businesses--the so-called "chain creep...

Author: By Adam S. Hickey, | Title: The Defense (Fund) Never Rests Its Case | 3/5/1997 | See Source »

Many have argued the "chain creep" crisis is overstated...

Author: By Adam S. Hickey, | Title: The Defense (Fund) Never Rests Its Case | 3/5/1997 | See Source »

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