Word: freshing
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...Central America that George Bush will have to deal with come January is a place that will require fresh approaches to frustratingly old problems. While the Reagan Administration can claim credit for laying the groundwork for democracy in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala, all three governments remain dependent on the support of military establishments that continue to exert considerable influence in civilian affairs. Death squads with links to the military still use guns to silence critics, making a mockery of the precepts of democratic dialogue and respect for human rights. And regionwide, the basic standard of living has sunk...
...than workers. Bush seemed bewildered and out of place. At a high school, he blurted out, "I'm one of you" -- an outright appropriation of Dole's Iowa slogan that appealed to working-class voters. At the end of the day, Bush retreated to Washington for clean laundry and fresh ideas...
WORLD: As the next Administration prepares to take charge, the search is on for fresh approaches to Central America...
...will be the White House chief of staff. Craig Fuller, 37, Bush's vice-presidential chief of staff, performed nearly flawlessly at Bush's side during the campaign, demonstrating a surefootedness and seasoning that belies his age. But Bush has repeatedly promised new faces. If he opts for a fresh look, New Hampshire Governor John Sununu could supervise the White House staff...
Pruning such an unprofitable state-run enterprise may make economic sense -- the Lenin shipyard soaked up $18.6 million in subsidies last year -- but because the government's move was so obviously aimed at Solidarity, it threatened to set off a fresh round of political turmoil. The maneuver raised further doubts about whether the government would stick to the offer it made in August to Solidarity in exchange for ending labor unrest: "round-table" meetings during which the legalization of Solidarity could be discussed...