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Dates: during 1980-1989
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While many worthwhile non-military programs languish in funding obscurity, the military programs have continued to receive more than their fair share of scarce budgetary resources. Current budget deficits exceed $150 million because of these military expenditures. In fact, Reagan has mortgaged the future prosperity of America by tripling the gross national debt. While his subordinates would have us believe that Congress is responsible for these deficits, it is the President who has always submitted unbalanced budgets--and he, therefore, who should accept the blame...

Author: By Robert H. Greenstein, | Title: The Iceman Leaveth | 1/20/1989 | See Source »

...fair, one cannot judge a movement by its extremists. Some members of animal rights groups denounce such violent tactics. And groups, such as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, justifiably seek an end to excessive animal experimentation and cruelty, without equating human and animal life...

Author: By Joshua M. Sharfstein, | Title: Of Mice and Men | 1/18/1989 | See Source »

...know is that one person was hit in the side," police spokesman Angelo Bitsis said, adding that the unidentified victim was hospitalized in fair condition...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Police Shooting Sparks Riot in Miami | 1/18/1989 | See Source »

...managers at Borden, the food and consumer-products giant, have created a novel repellent they call a "people pill." Borden said last week that its top 25 officers have agreed to resign en masse during any takeover attempt if they believe stockholders are getting less than a fair price or if any executives are fired or demoted...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TAKEOVER DEFENSES: But What About Elsie? | 1/16/1989 | See Source »

...past two weeks by subpoenaing as defense witnesses at least 35 current and former Administration officials, including President Ronald Reagan and President-elect George Bush. If they refuse to testify on the grounds of national security or Executive privilege, North could argue that he is being denied a fair trial. Walsh's capitulation is likely to relieve Reagan and Bush of the need to appear. Since their testimony would relate mainly to the conspiracy charges, Justice Department officials are confident the subpoenas can be quashed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Giving In to Graymail: Oliver North's Legal Strategy | 1/16/1989 | See Source »

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