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...Administration scurried to design a package palatable enough to squeak through. The President requested $36.2 million, of which 10% would be for military assistance. To appease Congressmen who feel uncomfortable replenishing the weapons pipeline while peace talks are under way, the Administration plans to hold that $3.6 million in escrow until March 31. Reagan pledged he would "personally consult the Presidents of the four Central American democracies" before releasing the military funds...
...even if the Arias plan were still a going concern, a question remains: Why should the U.S. allow its interests and policies in Central America to be determined by others? House Speaker Jim Wright was asked about putting contra aid in escrow, to be released depending on future Sandinista behavior. Perhaps, said Wright, but only "if we're willing to abide by the determination of those Central Americans themselves . . . rather than allowing someone in the State Department simply on his whim to say who is complying...
...Endowment for Divestiture (E4D), a student group which raises funds for Harvard that will be held in escrow until the University divests from its interests in South Africa, kicked off this year's drive Wednesday and elected two new chairmen...
However, they said they will put the moneyraised by such activities in escrow until thecommittee decides that the school has madepositive changes in their policy towards thesituation in South Africa...
...past four years, members of the senior class have organized fund drives for the Endowment for Divestiture (E4D), which holds gifts from the senior class in escrow until the University divests from corportations that do business in South Africa...