Word: flows
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Thus, without even consulting other Democratic leaders in the House, O'Neill derailed a compromise bill that was designed to stem the flow of illegal immigrants, while giving amnesty to most of those already here. Co-sponsored by Republican Senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming and Democratic Congressman Romano Mazzoli of Kentucky, the legislation was the product of seven years of work by a national commission, a presidential task force and half a dozen congressional committees. The need for reform was clear enough: more than a million-illegals pour over U.S. borders every year...
...With the flow of new loans cut off, foreign currency reserves fell sharply, prompting the central bank to suspend all withdrawals of foreign exchange. Within hours, lines formed in front of many of Buenos Aires' major banks as Argentines tried to withdraw dollars and even jewelry for fear that the government would seize their deposits...
That did nothing to restore the flow of interest payments from Argentina to banks in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Lamely, the military leaders could only announce that Argentina believed its international commitments "should be respected and fulfilled." They promised that the elections would take place on schedule, but even that reassurance was undermined by vague accusations that unnamed conspirators plotting to plunge the nation "into insecurity and anxiety" were threatening the vote. Aware of the virulent nationalism permeating Argentina, both the Peronist and Radical parties also agreed that the debts should be paid, but called for a full investigation...
Today, before leaping at every scheme thrown out for public schools, educators and policy makers need a lasting and cohesive plan to institutionalize community support for community schools. Though education hovers in the political limelight now, history shows that such tides of interest flow sporadically, perhaps rolling back after the next election. Local groups should capture current interest and preserve it--a community united around education might just find some common ground on other issues as well...
...teacher about the time frame of the novel, as well as the use of first-person narrative. Near by, a class of sophomores listens intently as the teacher fires off volleys of French. Not a word of English is spoken. The same spirit of curiosity and dedication seems to flow through other rooms at Lincoln Park High School in Chicago, where students from the ghetto mingle with those from glass palaces on the lakefront. Says French Teacher Maureen Breen: "Something is very definitely happening in the air once these kids walk through those doors. We can all feel...