Word: orders
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...Polish government awarded Jeffrey D. Sachs '76, director of the Harvard Institute of International Development (HIID), with its Commanders Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland Thursday, for helping the nation establish its post-Communist economy...
...Administration to assist those who want to start their own businesses, a plea for passage of a Patients' Bill of Rights to assist in health care and a call to make the Federal Government a model employer of the disabled. In December, Vice President Al Gore announced an Executive Order approving two of the recommendations, those concerning the SBA and the Federal Government, says Becky Ogle, executive director of the task force. Putting these plans into action, says Ogle, will have a minimal cost, but no specific number can yet be attached...
...very difficult for me to get where I wanted to be in my career," Pinnock says. "I had to work harder than most to gain the respect of my colleagues. But now I have a reputation and a name for myself, and clients know to come to me." In order to set up his practice, Pinnock spent more than $100,000 on various modifications, including a special device he created for his computer keyboard, a wheelchair-accessible van for transportation and a driver for out-of-town trips. He has at times had his executive assistant accompany him to court...
...means "economic" as well as "monetary" union. There is official talk about harmonizing taxes, employment rules and other policies that are currently made by national governments in order to reduce the competitive advantage enjoyed by European countries with lower tax rates and more flexible labor markets...
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13: During his press conference at the United Center, Jordan, sporting a bandaged finger that he hurt while cutting a cigar, says he made up his mind to retire at the end of last season, but kept quiet in order to support the union, which would have had a weaker position if it couldn't shake its premiere moneymaker in Stern's face. In the serious, unemotional, professional manner that characterized his career, Jordan says, "Right now, I don't have the mental challenges I've had in the past." His wife Juanita says he will do more...