Word: drafted
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...chill sentiment for a freeze of weapons at the present levels, Reagan announced his support of a Senate resolution, which the White House helped draft, sponsored by Democrat Henry Jackson of Washington and Republican John Warner of Virginia. Although it uses the word freeze, the Jackson-Warner proposal would place no restraints on new weapons until the Soviets and Americans agree on a mutual reduction of armaments to equal levels. This would allow, among other things, the U.S. to proceed with the deployment of new Pershing II and cruise missiles in Europe in order to counter the Soviets' present...
...lightning attack humiliated and outraged Britain, which instantly broke relations with Argentina. At an emergency session, the United Nations Security Council voted 10 to 1 in favor of a British draft resolution demanding Argentine withdrawal from the Falklands. Britain froze Argentine assets in the country, worth some $1.5 billion, and Argentina re sponded by freezing British assets, estimated at $5.8 billion. The House of Commons held its first weekend emergency session since the Suez Canal crisis of 1956. Irate Tory and Labor members were virtually unanimous in directing the Conservative government of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to recover the islands...
...desired end of all Libertarians is to expand civil liberties wherever possible Accordingly, Libertarians agree with President Reagan that less government is better government. Unlike Reagan, they oppose draft registration, advocate cutting military spending and seek legalization of almost all chemical substances, from saccharine to cocaine...
...proposed amendment is more than a campaign ploy. Fifty-two senators have already co-sponsored a bill to draft the amendment. It faces tougher going in the House, but Republican supporters hope to pressure wishy-washy representatives into publiclychoosing sides before November rolls around...
...like ordinary riding You've got to learn how to catch somebody's draft [known as drafting or "wheel sucking"] and how to ride full speed in a pack of people elbowing pushing and lighting to get ahead...