Word: employing
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Hernández argued for the continuance of the commonwealth on the grounds that it not only provided relief from U.S. taxes but also served as a "great retaining wall" that protected the island's Spanish culture from U.S. influence and domination. Yet he did not hesitate to employ-as did Ferré-mainland political techniques during the campaign. Both candidates hired consultants from Washington and taped endless television and radio spots. Hernández traded in his baggy suits for more modish styles and submitted to the shears of San Juan's leading hair stylist, gambits that...
Whitla said that he intended to employ more objectivity and data than previous studies have. All of the previous reports have been the observations of a single person, he said. Whitla plans to collect data through interviews and extensive questionnaires to be sent to about 100 residents in each House...
...said that mental hospitals have become vested interests which serve the people who work there rather than the patients. "Mental health institutes employ 18,000 people and are the largest employer in the state of Massachusetts," he said...
...rather than deciding on either strategy, the campaign advisers in effect chose to weld them together. There was a nominal decision to employ the class themes, and to speak out on economic issues; but the decision to stress Democratic unity and party loyalty had also been made. The dual commitments produced a confusing campaign, which to the end lacked a precise theme...
...strange room that seems to have been hastily arranged. Suddenly, sharp shafts of light appear from the ceiling. The guests turn in their seats, a curtain rises, and a theater audience stares at them with mild anticipation. Subjected to the same kind of vaguely contemptuous scrutiny they usually employ themselves, the guests, as one, make for the wings...