Word: dollarization
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...massive pneumatically operated vacuum valve-will go into storage with the rest, waiting for a buyer. "I've got $20 million-that's Government cost, not mine-worth of stuff," says Grothus. "I'm looking for someone to sell it to for 10? on the dollar. I'm trying to sell it to the People's Republic of China. It's usable. It would fill the technical and scientific needs of a sizable developing nation...
...from a ceremonial position to the real challenge of assembling a government that represents everyone, favors no one and functions efficiently. Above all, both Grenada and the U.S. must exercise great skill in striking a careful balance that will promote our development without smothering us under a blanket of dollar bills. Grenada is already grateful to the U.S. If this delicate mission is accomplished, we will have even more reason to be grateful...
...grant, designated for operational expenses, was given on the condition that each dollar be matched by three from outside sources, Goldman said. "A matching grant always has the effect of stimulating other grants" he added...
...district attorney's report, Austin allegedly used his illegal access into computer systems in order to obtain plane tickets which he sold to other students. Four stolen airline ticket were found in Austin's room made out to people in his neighborhood along with $800 in hundred-dollar bills. However, investigators had no evidence to prove that the stolen tickets had a connection with the computer scheme...
...fact, replacing nuclear weapons work with non-nuclear (preferably non-military) contracts has been consistently shown to create more jobs per dollar, and more support jobs per scientist. Voting YES on Question 2 is a vote for jobs...