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Assuming even this objection could be overridden, a simple trade of the kind implied by Sultan's statement would probably be insufficient for the reason CIA Director Webster stated: Saddam's weapons. "We are ready for a long-term U.S. or U.N. presence in our country," says a Kuwaiti aide to the exiled Emir, "but we wouldn't deal on the islands or the oil unless Iraq's war- fighting capacities are crippled. If Saddam gets something from us that he can portray as a victory, then the rest of the world is entitled to an even greater and longer...
...community voted, Prop 2 1/2 was overridden for one year, and Rockport raised the money it needed through the increased property...
...Boston has never put an override question on the ballot, and only two cities--Cambridge and Northhampton--have successfully overridden...
...House Republicans suggested that Bush take Kirkland's proposals seriously. Fighting the hike had become embarrassing for Republican lawmakers since they had energetically backed a cut in the capital gains tax that would mainly benefit wealthy investors. They warned that another veto might be overridden. "We don't need to be known as the party that squeezed the last penny out of the minimum wage," said Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole. After the Administration signaled its agreement, the measure passed the House by a vote of 382 to 37. Quick approval is expected in the Senate, and the President could...
Sperling stressed the importance of thecandidates' voting records on the Civil RightsRestoration Act of 1988, which prohibits federalfunding of institutions that practiceddiscrimination. Reagan vetoed the bill, which waslater overridden by a vote of 73--24. Bentsenvoted for the bill and the veto override, whileQuayle voted against both...