Word: notions
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...There was a definite notion that we did not want to appear rigid and unflexible," said Sesha Pratap '84, chairman of the council's communications and finance committee. The finance panel will make non-binding funding recommendations to the full council...
...most Congressmen of both parties scoff at the notion that the tenuous coalition with the Boll Weevils, which did not hold together on the tax-hike vote last Au gust, could possibly be assembled now that there is a 103-seat Democratic majority. Most of the incoming freshmen are more liberal than their colleagues. In a survey of the new members by the New York Times, 83% favored cutting back scheduled in creases in defense spending, 62% pro posed canceling next July's tax cut, 89% opposed trimming Social Security cost-of-living increases, and 58% opposed additional reductions...
...example, ably challenged the notion that the vote was a referendum on Reaganomics. But its election coverage began, while polls were still open across much of the country, with a too cozy report from the White House on the positive signs that Republicans perceived. CBS erred the other way. The hyperkinetic Rather, who had stoked up on spaghetti for energy, seemed infatuated with homey metaphors ("as long as a well rope") and cutesy topical imagery ("E.T., phone home: [New Mexico Senator and Former Astronaut] Jack Schmitt needs help"). Above all, he appeared hell-bent on spotting a Democratic trend...
Friedan called for a rerouting of the women's movement, where both spouses share the responsibilities of breadwinner and homemaker. The options become broader for everyone, and feminist women began to realize they are their own oppressors before anyone else--a notion which French overlooked...
...Geographical and architectural barriers aside, some officials regard the diversity in living as one of Harvard's strengths. "I get very nervous when everybody wants to equalize the Houses, because I want to know what equalize means. I can't think of anything more boring." President Horner says. "This notion of sameness across the board. . . You can't make Currier House into Eliot House...