Word: owl
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...rebels say they see their victory as a case of "power to the people" defeating the environmentally-conscious "spotted-owl club...
...think it's a false choice to say you can't have a strong environment and a strong economy. I think you can have both. Our emphasis, our approach -- just like we dealt with the spotted owl, you send legislation to the | Congress that will preserve the spotted owl in its natural habitat and preserve 17,000 jobs. We have both, but unfortunately, the Democratic Congress is only interested in preserving the owl. The owl is important, but so are jobs. ((The Democrats)) are the ones that are basically saying we can only have a strong environment...
That thought may give you pause, but consider this: you've got seven years to find a date and make yourself presentable. "There is still plenty of time to coordinate your hair with your makeup," soothes fashion designer Dianne Brill. A night owl, Brill is planning the outfit she will wear to usher in the ) year 2000. Her rule of thumb: "Overdress, but be comfy...
President Bush also has attacked Gore on the jobs-vs.-environment issue. / During a visit to Colville, Washington, last month, he chastised the Senator for advocating protection of the spotted owl, which is endangered because 90% of its old-growth forest habitat has been cut. "It's time to put people ahead of owls," he said, and mockingly challenged Clinton to endorse Gore's book...
While Congress busies itself saving the bald eagle and the spotted owl, Cambridge is struggling to preserve its own particular endangered species: the mom and pop restaurant...