Word: impacted
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...loss of the three plants would have a great impact on the immediate areas with the loss of the jobs but it would not be devestating to the state as a whole," Raymond said...
...presidency is somewhat unusual. George Washington is the President he most admires because in an age of many more brilliant men, Washington dominated by force of character, then walked away from power with ease. Crane pays special tribute to Grover Cleveland because Cleveland "had a unique understanding of the impact of soft money on wage earners" and discerned the evils of the era's trade protectionism. If Presidents are judged by what they achieved as measured against their stated objectives, says Crane, then James K. Polk, who vowed to acquire California, settle the Oregon dispute and reduce tariffs, leads...
...committee suggested that "further study of the potential impact of the various Federal subsidiary plans" be undertaken and that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) "explicitly prohibit blanket refusals" by networks to sell political advertising time. The FCC was also called upon to monitor independent candidates' spending and to "work with the Federal Election Commission...
...talents, she also urged the shift of Presidential Aide Tim Kraft from scheduling appointments to advising on political matters. Says Kraft: "Jimmy places the greatest stock in her judgments of people. Her word is gospel." Adds Press Secretary Jody Powell: "Her political judgment is very good. She senses repercussions, impact, the way things come across, very well." With characteristic candor, Powell admits to a reservation: "We respect her judgment, but we don't always agree with...
...levy and tax the profits from long-term investments as ordinary income. This income is now taxed at up to 70%; capital gains are taxed at a maximum of 49.1%. Carter contended that his reform would permit the maximum ordinary rate to be cut to 50%, and that the impact on investors thus would be minimal. Overall, the Administration said its reforms would mean substantial tax cuts for those earning less than $20,000 annually and tax increases only for those earning more than...