Word: politicians
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...squandering in Panama and Honduras in pursuing its sometimes conflicting goals may run out if the U.S. continues to ignore regional sensibilities. "Six years ago, there was no anti-Americanism in Honduras," says a Honduran political analyst. "Now it is increasing every day." In Panama, adds a veteran politician, "there will be bitterness and anti-Americanism" once Noriega is gone. As the war on drugs escalates, Washington needs to plan its battles with more forethought...
...most of his adult life. He first became interested in politics in 1979, when he was attracted to gadfly Candidate John Anderson. Farmer sent Anderson a check for $1,000 and soon became his chief fund raiser in Massachusetts. In 1982 he approached Dukakis and offered to run the politician's finances in his re- election campaign. Farmer switched to the Democratic Party and sold his business for several million dollars. He has become a confidant of Dukakis; he made two trips to the Far East with his wife Kitty and sat up late with the Governor in his bedroom...
Vellucci describes himself as a neighborhood politician who cares about the working people of his district. "This is going to be a neighborhood-oriented grass-roots campaign," Vellucci said...
Howe also was praised by Somerville Alderman Michael Capuano, who described her as an unusual politician, one not afraid to take on the establishment. "If you don't know Marie Howe, you haven't been living in Somerville," he added...
...political negotiations. The rebels, emboldened by Nicaragua's growing internal opposition, are likely to push for further concessions. In response, the Sandinistas are expected to be flexible. "They're determined not to be blamed for any breakdown that could lead to more military funding from Congress," says an opposition politician. If the contras fear similar censure, peace just might last longer than the 60-day cease-fire...