Word: delay
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Senate. Monday night, the upper house approved a bill increasing financial assistance to college students in the Commonwealth by roughly $25 million. While the move was a helpful gesture, students should realize that it came only after a similar bill stalled last year. The apparent reason for the delay was that the bill included the politically unwise provision of funding the aid by increasing cigarette taxes. The tobacco lobby carried more weight on Beacon Hill than the active student lobby, and the measure went nowhere. The version that suddenly became desirable this week had essentially the same provisions. But this...
...draft issued last week contains some revisions, but overall it is even more fervent in its opposition to the Administration's policies than the previous document. The White House, which has sought to deflect attention from arms control issues during the campaign, decided to delay any formal response until after the election. But at his first formal news conference in 21 months, Weinberger last week strongly defended Reagan's proposed strategic buildup. Said the Defense Secretary: "A nuclear freeze would weaken the deterrent forces we rely on to prevent war. We think freezing at this point is something...
...White House fares on these sensitive issues depends in large part on the election results. If the Democrats make major gains, they will try to delay important votes until the new Congress convenes in January. If the Republicans hold their own in the voting, they will have considerable leverage in the special session. Thus the next two months promise to be a pivotal time for the Administration. The President will be asked to make hard choices about defense spending and revenue increases to cut the deficit in a realistic way and produce an economic recovery in 1983. How the Administration...
Horner said she will pick a repair plan based on several factors, including anticipated weather conditions--unusually cold weather could delay repairs--the extent of inside and outside work, and the time and costs associated with each option...
...World Series, but seldom so little guile. Both teams seemed to enjoy themselves hugely and, except for the quiet man, Cardinal Rightfielder George Hendrick, said so. The series was unclassic but fun, distinguished for more than a bunch of infield hits and a 2-hr. 15-min. rain delay...