Word: dependence
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...just how large a character issue the Hsia conviction will become may depend on the outcome of the Republican race. "If the nominee is John McCain, it's one scenario," notes TIME political correspondent Karen Tumulty. "McCain's been able to inspire voters on the campaign finance issue. But if it's George W. Bush, it's another story. While Bush hasn't done anything we know about that approaches illegality in fund-raising, the sheer volume of money he's raised hurts his credibility as a campaign finance reformer." McCain previewed how he'd handle Gore's record...
...afraid to stand out. It's the kind of blue that definitely stands out in a crowd, especially in the dead of winter when everyone is wearing black. Especially the baby-blue with the plaid lining. That's to say she's very confident in herself and doesn't depend on the reinforcement of others...
...JEAN: I am not into spending a lot of money on my clothes. I like to buy things second-hand. I don't really think there is any specific brand name that I depend on except when it comes to bras and underwear. In terms of dressing myself in the morning, I have been aiming for lots of color lately. Color, color...
Harvard presented data suggesting that only about 23 percent of its casual employees do not depend on their work at the University as their primary source of income. Just over 19 percent of casual employees, who are employed for less than three months or work less than 17.5 hours a week, earn less than $10 an hour...
...determined to use his last year in office to establish his legacy. In recent months he has increasingly bypassed Congress, using presidential orders, for instance, to create new national monuments over the complaints of mining interests and off-road-vehicle users, among others. In this case, though, rather than depend on a federal edict to enforce the changes, Clinton will urge each state to implement the revisions over three years. (Hospitals operating Medicare and other government health care programs would be immediately affected, as they are already subject to federal scrutiny). The plan seeks to safeguard patients against...