Word: defaults
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...default, you keep coming back to Dole," said Ceaser, who said Dole is considered by many voters as the most "plausible" candidate for the presidency, although he is certainly not in the shape he wanted...
...Consulting and investment banking seem so big to students even though they are a relatively small part of the opportunities available," emphasized Curtis. "Because their recruiters come to campus, many students go for these firms by default. The opportunities seem so immediate, and its more difficult and time-consuming to find out about and apply for other types of jobs...
Others said they do not agree with Dole's stances on all issues but will support him by default in an attempt to remove Clinton...
...extending federal borrowing authority past the March 1 deadline set by Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. Markets and Congressional negotiators trembled Wednesday when Moody's threatened to downgrade its rating of $387 billion in U.S. bonds because it said the budget impasse had 'significantly increased the risk of a default.' Urged on by House Speaker Newt Gingrich's offer to make a "down payment" on reaching a budget deal, Tumulty reports that even hard-line House Freshmen appear ready to make a deal. "The threat of not extending the debt ceiling was going to be their last hurrah...
...debt yet. Members are still returning to Washington. Moreover, the White House may have some leverage, given its advantage over Congress in the polls." Interest payments on the national debt are due on February 15th. If Republicans refuse to authorize a higher debt ceiling, the federal government could default on its financial obligations for the first time. So far, Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin has avoided taking that step, thus buying President Clinton time and negotiating room, by tapping into federal trust funds, a maneuver that some Republicans say is unconstitutional and could lead to Rubin's impeachment. The White House...