Word: fairness
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Rights Act, although he voted for a bill in the end. In 1982 Nunn voted to renew the act, but he supported an amendment by South Carolina's Strom Thurmond to limit its extension to 15 rather than 25 years. Nunn voted against ending a filibuster holding up a fair-housing bill in 1980, opposed a 1978 move to extend the ratification period for the Equal Rights Amendment, and has supported a constitutional amendment to limit abortion. In 1972 Nunn ran as an antibusing ! candidate and supported George Wallace for President. Nonetheless, he has long enjoyed cordial relations with Atlanta...
...Tokyo's largesse is to counter U.S. complaints that Japan does not shoulder its fair share of international obligations. Japanese aid in 1986 amounted to 0.29% of gross national product, less than the OECD average of 0.35% but ahead of the 0.23% rate for the U.S. But while the U.S. sinks 6% of GNP into defense spending, much of which goes to protecting allies and international sea lanes, Japan devotes only...
...essence, the trade bill rejects both unrestricted free trade and short-sighted protectionism, embracing "fair-trade." The bill authorizes the President to retaliate against trading partners that persistently engage in unfair practices...
...splendid career wound down with the Robinson Giants, "I think it's true that he was hoping for and expecting more from us. We all like to say we give 100%, but a baseball player can always take another step somewhere along the line. The black players weren't fair to him in Cleveland; I'll leave it at that. And ! some of our guys let him down too, if you want to know the truth of it. When I heard about the Baltimore job, I almost sent Frank a telegram. I was going to say, 'Congratulations -- I think...
...desperate pleas for a moment of one's time? In my office, the union organizers are considered--and treated--with friendly respect. Organizers come around every few weeks, yes, during work time, and stop at each person's office to exchange information and provide updates. It's all very fair...