Word: politicoes
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...image of a student politico does not fit many of the HPC's 14 undergraduate members--one from each House, two freshmen, and three Cliffies. Unlike HCUA members, who were elected at large from each House, HPC members are appointed by the Masters. This is a source of strength for the committee, since the Masters can choose people who are interested in the HPC agenda but would not necessarily enter or win a House election...
Although it didn't turn out the way I planned it, let me sketch out briefly my own course of study while a Fellow. My experience in government had concentrated on the political and politico-military aspects of the less-developed areas of the world. I wanted to learn more about economics, basic to all our foreign policy interests and involvements, and be able to better relate them to political and security considerations. I also felt that if the private sector didn't commit more of its resources to the development effort, you could forget about closing the gap between...
...experienced and able to move out into the other four boroughs to set up and manage a grassroots campaign. In each neighborhood vacant stores were rented to serve as local headquarters for volunteers, in most cases Democrats or independents. These storefronts were a new campaign concept developed by whizz-politico Price...
...concern with things Celtic (The Sword in the Stone), has now undertaken to preserve this heroic figure as he always preserves a heroic figure: by embalming it in marmalade. In the new movie, one of the great fighting Irishmen is transformed into a priggish Prince Valiant and his complex politico-military career made into the sort of primary-colored comic strip that parents consider safe and children consider dull...
...turned the most important party bosses against her. Powerful Railways Minister S. K. Patil was upset over the elevation of Chavan, a rival in Bombay politics. Patil is one of the three kingmakers who comprise the "Syndicate" that has often controlled Congress Party appointments. The other two-West Bengal Politico Atulya Ghosh and Transportation Minister Sanjiva Reddy-were also upset by Indira's sudden show of independence. If they are still angry about it after next February's national elections, they just might try to edge the proud lady Prime Minister quietly...