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...maintenance problems, officials contend that the carrier has an ample cash flow to repay its debt without lowering its maintenance standards. Wall Street analysts tend to accept such views. Says Julius Maldutis, who follows the industry for Salomon Brothers: "I don't believe that any responsible management would hinder maintenance as a result of leveraged buyouts...
McLaurin added that cuts would also hinder programs that "mainstream" bilingual and special-needs students, as well as drop-out prevention programs...
...Democrats expect anything but courtesy from Gingrich. In fact, they view his combativeness as a potential plus. "Newt probably unites the Democratic Party more than any other single Republican," said House Majority Whip Tony Coelho of California. If Gingrich lives up to his loose-cannon reputation, he could further hinder the President's crusade for congressional bipartisanship. Of course, if Gingrich has his way, there will not be a Democratic majority in the House for long. "Newt wakes up in the morning, and < the first thing he thinks about is how to become the majority party," says Charles Black...
Shannon's anger was directed at a House vote March 8 to cut $1.9 million from an account that pays for his consultants. The cut would hinder his office in obtaining expert witnesses for a variety of cases from nuclear power to hazardous waste...
...Lichten said that there are some factors--like preserving the historical nature of the Yard--which would hinder the installation of new lights...