Word: moneyed
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...thirds of the population -- obtained permits to cross over. By the end of the week, upwards of 4 million had made the journey, crowding the autobahns and filling stores. Most had eyes bigger than their pocketbooks. They financed their mini-splurges with a one-time $55 in "welcome money" provided by West Germany...
Corporate travelers may have trouble finding a cheap airline seat these days, but not a cushy one. Faced with restrictions on economy fares, executives are turning to business class as a compromise between pricey first class and cramped coach. Airlines, which make more money on business class than on steerage, are competing for coach-weary passengers by offering such amenities as wider seats and more extensive menus. New giveaways include helicopter shuttles to airports and upgrades to first class...
...Bush Administration heeded the message -- then bent it to its own purposes, using the occasion to renew old charges against Moscow. Secretary of State James Baker told the Organization of American States that the Soviet Union "bears special responsibility because its arms and its money, moving through Cuba and Nicaragua, continue to support violence, destruction and war." While there was no evidence of direct Soviet complicity, there were indications that Nicaragua is continuing to arm the F.M.L.N...
...show that had flopped in its last tryout, The Pay-Raise Follies enjoyed a remarkably rapid revival. There was House Speaker Tom Foley last week, a bipartisan cast gathered around him, calling earnestly for more money. Here again came consumer advocate Ralph Nader, stirring up rabid radio talk-show hosts to bash Capitol Hill for insatiable greed. George Bush, once more standing in the wings, sent his best wishes...
...More important, they offered a swap: they would take the pay raise in exchange for passing a much needed package of reforms, including the gradual elimination of outside income. Even though the Senate refused to go along, Congressmen can argue that taxpayers will be getting something for the extra money they will be paying their legislators...