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Dates: during 1990-1999
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When Clinton won in 1992, Albright's reputation in Washington made her an easy pick for ambassador to the United Nations. She made the most of the cabinet-level position by making a strong effort to be present at important meetings where the Clinton administration formulated American foreign policy. That, of course, meant frequent trips on the New York-Washington shuttle...

Author: By William P. Moynahan, | Title: A Bright Future | 6/5/1997 | See Source »

Reflecting on his effort to succeed with his career and his family, Ma finds himself in the same situation as many of his classmates...

Author: By Richard M. Burnes, | Title: An Advocate for Web Journalism | 6/3/1997 | See Source »

Cambridge Election Commission clerks turn away about 30 college students who attempts to register at a "register-in." Despite the recent passage of the 26th Amendment, the clerks give varying reasons reasons for denying the students' effort...

Author: By George T. Hill, | Title: Flashback to 1971-'72 | 6/3/1997 | See Source »

...made a big effort to recruit Jeremy as Rosovsky's successor," Bok says. "He was the first person we asked...

Author: By David A. Fahrenthold and Chana R. Schoenberger | Title: Portrait Of a Dean | 6/3/1997 | See Source »

...Sancton notes that the recent difficulties other EU member nations have had in meeting the standards may allow for a looser interpretation of the rules, which could give France wiggle room. "The rules for inclusion are being rethought by everybody right now, because they are all realizing that the effort is too great to meet these criteria. Even the Germans have realized they can't make it, and they've been the most hard-line in sticking to them. So what all the partners have to consider is whether they are going to adhere to the 1999 deadline, relax...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: France's Challenge | 6/2/1997 | See Source »

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