Word: growing
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Governments grow like octopuses," said Long,67. "By our constitution, government cannot exceeda certain size...
...firefighters involved, the New York Times went back to Broad Channel to assess the community's reaction. "Those guys on the float, I know they play with the colored people," said one Broad Channel resident. "It was all in fun. I wish every kid in the Channel could grow up like that bunch...
...reason, as usual, is fear. "Because of the markets, people have felt very wealthy the past several years," Baumohl says. "Now they're getting worried." And the funny thing about consumers is that when they start to fear a recession -- after, say, watching their stock portfolios grow sickly since July -- they end up creating one. "If people do indeed cut sharply back on spending, it could accelerate any downturn the U.S. has, in both speed and severity," says Baumohl. "Consumer spending accounts for two thirds of all U.S. economic activity." So be warned: If the recession comes, you'll have...
...distance makes the heart grow fonder, the Harvard men's soccer team should be longing for a return to postseason play this year...
...must redefine "affordable housing." Rising housing costs in the 8th District often make it impossible for the young to own or even rent in their community. This pushes new generations away to more affordable neighborhoods and threatens the fabric of family and community. We should be able to grow, work, retire and see our children settle in our community if they wish. This basic freedom demands that family housing be affordable, and that community housing be preserved...