Word: pledgees
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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In 1974, Michael Dukakis ran on the pledge of a lead-pipe guarantee of no new taxes. Then, when elected, he passed the largest set of tax increases this state has ever seen. As governor, he was ineffective after that. His credibility was gone.
Gorsuch insists that she believes in EPA's cleanup programs and its statutory pledge of independence from industry and special interests. But, she argues, "the agency's work can be done better and more efficiently without the same commitment of resources."
The Harvard Campaign hits the $350 million mark, thanks to a $100 million contribution from an anonymous donor in Queens. "Actually, it's only a postcard with a pledge on it, but we're confident enough that we've renamed Holyoke Center 'John Doe Plaza,'" campaign officials say happily.
Members of the R-H Peace Alliance are dismayed by President Reagan's decision to continue with draft registration. By going back on his campaign pledge to scrap registration Reagan demonstrates a lack of integrity. This move is another example of how the current administration relies upon the threat of...
Personal antagonism, particularly between Allen and Secretary of State Alexander Haig, was only part of the trouble. In making good on his campaign pledge to reduce the importance of the National Security Adviser, Reagan went too far. The job is basically one of information manager, with the adviser and his...