Word: offset
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Prospects are excellent for speedy passage of the Carter tax plan, though Congress may add another $5 billion or so in tax cuts. Businessmen and economists cautiously endorsed Carter's proposals as beneficial to the economy, even though the stimulus will be largely offset by new increases in Social Security taxes, which will begin taking effect...
Midwest Correspondent Barry Hillenbrand, whose reporting included attending a "cookoff' in Evanston, Ill., says he is now "hard into an effort to offset the damage...
...That would still be high by any but recession standards. As in 1977, new jobs will be created rapidly; this year the number of people working has risen by 3.7 million-950,000 in November alone. In all, 92.2 million Americans now have jobs. But the increase has been offset by a flood of would-be workers, especially women and youths, into the job market. That pattern will continue...
...than a New York version of blood, sweat and tears. Koch emphasized the need for further budget cutting and restraint on the once insatiable municipal unions. He reminded voters that even in bygone days when it was less fashionable, he had favored capital punishment for certain heinous crimes. To offset his loner image, he was usually accompanied during the campaign by Bess Myerson, 53, a former Miss America (1945) and a New York City commissioner of consumer affairs...
...script is too long, filled with repetitious dialogue, particularly in the old man's lines. The blocking is unimaginative, as is most of Thompson's direction. John Manulis as Ronay Gustav, the central character in the flashbacks, does nothing with his lines, reminding one of William Shatner. He is offset by David Moore, who turns in a creditable performance, save for an inexplicable tendency to yell when talking will clearly suffice. Other good points include the clever set, which makes use of some unusual and effective ramps, and brilliant lighting. Still, there are too many meaningless moments and hackneyed dramatic...