Word: governability
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...extremely happy for Casey. To see Casey now go out there and play with peace and quiet and not having this over his head will be beneficial for him." On the other hand, said Woods, "you would think we'd be able to govern our own sport?Sometimes it just doesn't work out that...
...effect of the Jeffords' switch in domestic politics is that the Bush administration can no longer govern through a megaphone. It will be forced to seek consensus on key policy matters, which may take some adjustment. And the same will be true on the international stage, much to the relief of the Washington's European allies and even Secretary of State Powell, who has at time looked like a rather lonesome dove in a nest of hawks...
...Bossi's party got only 3.9% of the vote, meaning Berlusconi could govern without his parliamentary support this time. Denouncing the "atrocious price" his party paid for joining forces with Berlusconi, Bossi demanded that the League receive compensation in the form of a cabinet job or the presidency of the Chamber of Deputies. Berlusconi will probably placate the northern party with some secondary post, but he will no longer be forced to move quickly on Bossi's key demand for a devolution of administrative powers to the regions...
...opportunity. A new President in the U.S. Possibly a new leader in China within two years. And some shifting in Beijing's rigid Taiwan policy: Vice Premier Qian Qichen recently stressed that Taiwan and the mainland are part of one China. All previous doctrines had hinted that Beijing should govern Taiwan. The change in tone suggests there's room to negotiate. For Taiwan and its President, these are heady times. But can the 51-year-old seize the moment and make...
Oregon's euthanasia law notwithstanding, the Dutch have taken the lead in laws that govern euthanasia. The U.S., at best, can only follow the Netherlands' lead. With a few safeguards legally in place, all people should have the right to life and, conversely, the right to death when and where they choose. PETER MORRISON Chicago...