Word: dividenders
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...shaky governments to gain an ephemeral geopolitical advantage. In dire economic straits itself, Moscow has grown disenchanted with a strategy that annually pumps well over $19 billion into the Third World -- two-thirds of it in military assistance and much of it not repaid -- for little or no dividend...
Though criticized for not reaping a peace dividend, Bush has insisted that U.S. weapons were the necessary collateral for deals with Moscow, and his tenacity apparently paid off. For years both sides have been dickering over the fine points of a strategic missile treaty and got nowhere on reducing troops in Europe. But in the past week they went a long way toward settling crucial issues brought up during previous negotiations, including the December summit in Malta. Baker and Shevardnadze settled in principle two major sticking points and agreed to finesse a third that had been holding up an agreement...
...majority is shortsighted in its belief that the so-called "Peace Dividend" should free billions of dollars for more social programs--such as an expensive universal health insurance program...
...produce a modest budget surplus by the end of the century, when coupled with reduced defense spending. Economists believe that lower interest rates would encourage productive domestic investment, make U.S. businesses more competitive and thus help reduce the trade deficit. Using only half that dreamed-of $150 billion peace dividend in the year 2000 for deficit reduction would still boost the economy while allowing modest increases in social and infrastructure spending...
Does the Pentagon still need all its bombers, missiles, aircraft carriers and soldiers? Experts think the U.S. could pare down to a smaller, faster military without sacrificing security. Three scenarios for deeper cuts. -- The peace dividend is not as big as it looks. -- A State of the Union speech with Democratic rhetoric and a Republican budget. -- The Star-Spangled Banner is hard to sing; its words are hard to remember. Should the anthem be replaced...