Word: leeway
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...government has no peer in public relations among its Eastern European friends; a recent round of price hikes was announced a year ahead of time to soften the reaction. An economic plan put into effect last year looks suspiciously like capitalism, with financial incentives and broad leeway for managers to hire, fire and set production goals. The government also winks at a booming underground economy. Although his economic growth record was lowest in the region last year, Kádár is one of the most popular rulers in the bloc. The 60,000 Soviet troops in the country...
Having led his party to power for the fourth time, Trudeau also reclaims his title as the elder statesman among Western leaders. He is expected to play a larger international role and give his ministers ample leeway in tackling the country's domestic problems. In accepting his party's bid, Trudeau did make one provision: he will step down well before the next election-meaning in two to three years, or as Trudeau put it, after "I change the flow of things...
...pulling the plug on Kennedy's candidacy is a delicate operation, one that Dr. Carter may be in the process of botching. Overestimating his support and the leeway it gives him, Carter revealed his vulnerability last Wednesday; he played right into Kennedy's hands by allowing himself to be baited into a shouting match that either side may lose. Carter went for the kill; the result was overkill...