Word: nicaragua
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...antiwar movement in this country during the Vietnam era was a party compared to what will happen if the Reagan administration holds out any longer," said Steve Norris, a member of Vecino, an organization that sends medical aid to Nicaragua...
...count indictment, which also named retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Richard V. Secord and his business partner. Albert Hakim, said the four men "deceitfully and without legal authorization" organized, directed and concealed "a program to continue funding of and logistical and other support for military and paramilitary operations in Nicaragua by the Contras" at a time U.S. law barred such action...
...distant table, seated between Caspar Weinberger and Meadowlark Lemon of Harlem Globetrotters fame.) Is William F. Buckley using his TV show to conduct presidential campaign debates? Strauss is co-Grand Inquisitor. When bad blood develops between House Speaker Jim Wright and Secretary of State George Shultz over Nicaragua, Strauss mediates. When a new bipartisan National Economic Commission is created, Strauss is quickly appointed and, thanks in no small part to his own efforts, elected co-chairman...
ARMS CONTROL: Opposes the developmentand deployment of SDI. Favors a comprehensivestrategic arms agreement with the Soviet Union anda comprehensive test ban treaty. CENTRALAMERICA: Against contra aid, supports theContadora peace process. Supports U.S. economicaid to the region. Argues that the problems inMexico are more important to the U.S. than thosein Nicaragua. DEFICIT: Proposes to freezedefense spending to reduce the deficit. Says arevenue enforcement program will bring billions ofdollars back to the government, but does not ruleout raising taxes as a last resort. Agasinst anoil import fee. EDUCATION: Says the federalgovernment must offer scholarship incentives forcollege students to enter the teaching field.Would...
...foreign policy differs little from the Democratic contenders, except Gore, on the important questions, like a freeze on nuclear testing, and opposition to the illegal war in Nicaragua. And unlike the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Simon leaves no doubt about his support of Israel and the importance of a peace agreement in the region...