Word: nine
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Jimmy Carter was in the midst of a deepening crisis of confidence with businessmen-and, to a growing extent, with the public-over his handling of the economy. During the President's nine months in office, the economy has in fact performed quite well. But in the past few weeks, economic growth has slackened, the unemployment rate has stubbornly refused to edge downward, and inflation has begun to pick up speed-not enough to justify fears of a downturn but enough to convince many economists, bankers and executives that Carter still has no clear idea as to what...
...increase that by 1982 could be draining a total of $180 billion a year from workers and their employers. The energy program was being debated by a House-Senate conference committee. With hard bargaining on the energy legislation about to begin this week, the President put off his scheduled nine-nation trip abroad so that he could be on hand for the showdown. The postponement only served to make his Administration look more confused and rudderless than ever...
...impressive as the musicianship is one this cut--and on the other nine songs on Reckless Abandon--it is ultimately Bromberg's personality and showmanship that pull it through and make it work so well. Yes, the arrangements are almost flawlessly tight, and yes, the soloing and general musicianship is superb throughout the album. But that's not it. Bromberg brings to his music a rare blend of talent, technique and energy that makes him a highly charismatic entertainer. And that's what Reckless Abandon is really all about: good entertainment...
...Ninety-nine per cent of this job is public relations," Page says. "We try to pacify people sitting in the endzone by explaining the priority system...
...left his position of vice chairman of the program when he was transferred to another prison. "One of them will say 'how much time you doing?' I'll ask, 'how old are you?' The kid will say he's 14. I'll say 'I been here since you were nine.' That has an impact." So do the occasional tours each youth takes through the filthy cell blocks...