Word: interesting
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...even greater extent, the well-being of the European Union as a whole depends on the respectable performance of each constituent member. Failure to remain united may breed disillusionment with Western capitalism and leave Eastern Europe dangerously susceptible to Russian influences. Thus, for the sake of national interest and the endurance of the European Union, Western countries must find the means to create a bailout plan for failing countries in Eastern Europe...
...aware of the demands of their public. Nevertheless, politicians must do their utmost to explain the imperative need for an Eastern European bailout to their constituents. There will undeniably be short-term costs, but the long-term security that this plan ensures is in Europe’s best interest...
Several Kennedy School administrators said that the rise in applications is linked both to the economic downturn and the increased interest in public service sparked by the Obama administration...
...listen to chatter overseas - communications among foreigners. But what do you do when an American pops up calling a suspect telephone number or trying to e-mail al-Qaeda to volunteer his services? How long can the NSA sit on a line, figuring out whether it is of real interest, before applying for a warrant? I'll leave that one up to the constitutional lawyers, but I'll be eagerly listening for their answer...
...ugly, but it's true: when a Washington power player looks set to fall, the capital drools. So Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner found himself the object of intense interest when he went before the House Ways and Means Committee to testify on Tuesday. It was his first major public appearance since his less than inspiring rollout on Feb. 10 of a half-baked plan to save banks that left Washington and Wall Street whispering that Geithner, 47, wasn't ready for prime time...