Word: mattered
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...former chef was terminated for neglecting his post," said Murray, who declined to discuss the specifics of the earlier management dispute, citing ongoing litigation over the matter...
...political momentum they gained over gun control, Democrats are trying to force the Republicans to go through some "tough political votes" over health care, says Dickerson. Republicans would prefer not to have to deal with the HMO issue, he reports, but, aware of the political draw of the matter, they are seeking to enact a limited bill that will both pass public muster and maintain the GOP?s reputation as the party of fiscal responsibility. At the moment there does not appear to be much wavering in the Republican ranks, which means that come the end of the week...
...soon as most of us became aware of her, Alexandra was answering a flood of questions with "No comment." In addition to those about her father, there is the matter of her mother, a prominent sportswriter who had worked for the New York Times, Playboy and other publications and was a reminder that tennis moms can be a bit overzealous. She has been a dedicated single mother, driving her daughter in an old Volvo station wagon to junior tennis tournaments throughout the U.S. and paying for expensive lessons. She has also publicly acknowledged, since Alexandra was four, that she intended...
...investments in environmental protection, community development and marketing will matter little if soaring crime is not brought under control. Even with a recently announced crackdown, travelers are still a good deal safer in the wide-open spaces than in South African cities, where muggings and more violent crimes are rarely out of the news. Despite plans to clean up Johannesburg and revive its commercial heart, the country's northern gateway remains economically distressed. The Carlton, the city's main hotel, closed down last year. To avoid the dangers of the former gold-mining center, many visitors begin their stay instead...
...GRANDPARENTS MATTER? You might have to put those post-retirement plans on hold. The Census Bureau reported last week that the number of grandparents living with and caring for grandchildren under 18 soared to 3.9 million in 1997, up 77% since 1970. More than 5% of all children live in such arrangements. The trend is attributed to rising divorce rates, teen pregnancy, child abuse and incarceration of parents...