Word: hills
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Whenever the military moves to shutter a base, the member of Congress in whose district it is located rises in righteous indignation. Given the you- scratch-my-back-and-I'll-scratch-yours philosophy that reigns on Capitol Hill, even such an anachronism as Virginia's moat-encircled Fort Monroe -- built for the War of 1812 -- has been spared, although it costs $186 million a year and serves no useful military purpose...
JACKSON and Dukakis' friendship has been going down hill since they had dinner at the governor's home on July 4th. It is said that there were more fireworks in the Dukakis' home than there were...
...Capitol Hill, Wright said, "If the presidentis satisfied [that payments are warranted], Iwould imagine the Congress would be satisfied...
...major thing on the Dukakis side is that he lacks Washington experience, and I'm not sure if [first-term Florida Senator Robert Graham] has enough experience on Capitol Hill," Peterson said. "That makes some people in Washington like Lee Hamilton...
...have violated no rule and certainly violated no commonly accepted ethical standard," said Speaker of the House Jim Wright in defense of his shady book deal and questionable lobbying. Wright may well be correct in his assessment, which is precisely the problem on Capitol Hill. The stench of money hangs heavy over the place these days. Despite specific rules aimed at curbing financial abuses, any sharp-eyed Congressman knows how to get around them. Free vacations and meals, overstuffed campaign chests and large fees for giving speeches or sometimes for just showing up at an event are routine. Kinsley...