Word: move
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...committee's move set in motion a series of steps in which Wright can defend himself and the panel must prove with "clear and convincing" evidence that the violations occurred. That is likely ultimately to throw the matter before the full House, where Wright's position as the nation's highest elected Democrat, or even his House seat, could be on the line...
BOSTON--The House of Representatives in a budget-busting move last week approved a measure that would grant $50 million to Massachusetts hospitals struggling to remain financially solvent one year after the passage of the state's universal health care...
...move to fund the Medicare reimbursements--which is not done by any other state--was seen as a severe setback to the House leadership. During the past few months, House leaders have been trying to hold the line against increased spending and the possibility of a tax increase...
Walsh also said last week that the House measure was insufficient and that the City Council would move forward with its resolution "unless we receive every nickel and dime by July...
...precarious situation began on April 2, a few days after four high- ranking military officers were sacked, allegedly as part of a drug and corruption crackdown. That move sparked a simmering revolt within the military. Under the leadership of Lieut. Colonel Himmler Rebu, members of the army's elite Leopards corps took President Lieut. General Prosper Avril and his family hostage in a coup attempt. Loyalist troops rescued Avril at the airport as the captors prepared to send him into exile. A second coup attempt was put down by the Presidential Palace guards, who killed eight rebel military soldiers...