Word: democraticizing
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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What stood out most clearly on Saturday, however, was the contrast between the liberal and egalitarian ideals of the Kennedy family (especially Senator Ted) and the elitist nature of the entire event. Also apparent was the contradiction between Harvard's commitment to promote responsive, democratic government and the University's...
At present the State Department is again trying to mediate between Somoza and certain elements of the bourgeois opposition, and again the U.S. government is betraying the interests and aspirations of the Nicaraguan people. The people rise up in armed struggle precisely because they know that Somoza and the system...
If the election were held today, the Democrats would easily keep control of Congress: 37% say that they plan to vote Democratic and 21% Republican. Democrats lead in all regions of the country, especially the South. About as many Republicans as Democrats (6%) now plan to cross party lines, and...
Roll-call buzzers sounded repeatedly in both chambers. Aides gathered in corridors and hallways for hurried conferences with then-bosses. Pages scurried about, notifying Senators and Representatives of phone calls from powerful lobbyists, White House aides and even the President. Periodically, Democratic or Republican leaders rushed frantically onto the House...
DIED. Goodloe E. Byron, 49, four-term Democratic Congressman from Maryland; of a heart attack, while running; in Washington County, Md. A veteran of six Boston Marathons, Byron collapsed while training for his eighth 50-mile John F. Kennedy Memorial Hike/Run. Byron was heavily favored to win re-election next...