Word: favor
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...decision in favor of the President would cement the primacy of the executive branch in foreign affairs. A decision for the Congress could limit the extent to which the President can swiftly act in the nation's interest with the use of military troops...
...George Bush wins the election three weeks from now--as it appears he will--political conflict between a Republican administration and a Democratic Congress could very well force the court to make the decision in the next four years. That decision will likely fall in favor of the President, making presidential authority in foreign affairs virtually limitless...
...appointed a huge number of conservative judges to the federal bench. Conservative judges on the district and appellate levels will likely support the executive in cases on foreign policy power. Likewise the Supreme Court, which will make the final decision. With three conservative Reagan appointees, the Court may already favor the presidential arguments over the congressional, and if a President Bush gets to appoint another conservative justice, it most certainly will...
Instead of passing this timely piece of legislation, should Congressmen instead go back to their districts and tell voters, "Sorry, we decided not to try to crack down on drug abuse because we thought it would prejudice you in our favor. In the meantime, just...
...operation, which has dropped the dread PTL name in favor of the Inspirational Network, claims to make $250,000 a month. It could be spun off, if Mernick feels uncomfortable presiding over such soul-saving shows as Zola Levitt Presents, which aims openly at persuading Jews to follow Jesus. One dubious PTL officeworker figures that to save his investment Mernick may have no choice but to foster evangelistic Christianity. "People can go anywhere for a theme park, hotel or campsite," the worker says. "Why would they want to come out here in the middle of nowhere? The reason is simple...