Word: impacting
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...that the right ventricle takes over the pumping function normally performed by the left ventricle. Norwood says that of 100 infants he has treated, 40 have survived; the oldest is now four. But, he admits, the procedure "is not a trivial business and if one intends to have serious impact on this disease, numerous alternatives have to be explored...
...report, written by Vice President for Government, Community and Public Affairs John H.F. Shattuck, discuss in detail the latest federal research restrictions, which he believes severely limit academic freedom. The study emphasizes the impact of publication limitations and access of foreign scholars to research findings...
...believe that the creation of civilian review boards for police will create a disastrous impact on police officers' morale," Paolillo told city officials...
Murray contends that the impact of federal largesse is especially devastating to blacks. A revealing statistic, he says, is the percentage of young adults who hold jobs or are looking for work-their so-called labor-force participation rate. For black and other minority-group males ages 20 to 24, the participation rate dropped from 83.5% in 1970 to 78.9% in 1980. In contrast, the level for white males in that age group rose from 83.3% to 87.1%. Part of the explanation for the difference, Murray argues, is that welfare payments dulled blacks' motivation to work. Others, who consider...
...these actresses may be making a bigger impact off-screen than on. Linda Evans, 41, the striking beauty who plays Krystle Carrington on Dynasty, in particular has become a sort of matron saint for the over-40 crowd. Says she: "I'm thrilled to be able to say to women, 'I'm 41, and I love it. Come along down the road. It's not horrible.' " Adds Dallas' Linda Gray, 44: "I feel grateful that Joan and Linda and I are role models for women in America. We are saying...