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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Landes said a portion of his letter not quotedin the article said: "We are delighted to knowthat we will count on your help and good will...

Author: By Michael D. Nolan, | Title: Return of Sociologist Precipitates New Conflict | 10/8/1986 | See Source »

Krishna claims that the schedule change served the best interests of a larger portion of students. What she bases this assertion on is not clear--certainly not on the actual response of her students. Morning conflicts were not considered in this decision. For instance how many in the class work Dorm Crew? Students who have to work should hardly be penalized...

Author: By John P. Thompson, | Title: Economic Injustice | 10/2/1986 | See Source »

Throughout the question-and-answer portion ofhis talk, Gerasimov emphasized his country'sdesire to eventually leave Afghanistan. "We don'twant to be there forever. We don't want our boysto be killed...

Author: By David J. Barron, | Title: Soviet Official Responds To Foreign Policy Attack | 10/2/1986 | See Source »

Last night's lecture marked the beginning ofwhat Bok termed a "substantial visit" by Habermasto Harvard. Because Habermas was fatigued from histrans-Atlantic flight earlier in the day, Bokpostponed the question-and-answer portion of thelecture until tonight, when the philosopher willdeliver his second and final lecture...

Author: By Melissa W. Wright, | Title: Top German Philosopher Habermas Argues Linkage of Law and Morality | 10/2/1986 | See Source »

...much larger cloud lingering over the economy is the federal budget deficit, which is expected to hit a record $210 billion or more this year. Government borrowing has soaked up a large portion of available savings and thus kept interest rates higher than they otherwise would have been. Some members of Congress fear that a major reduction in Government spending could be a blow to the fragile economy. But TIME's board members concluded that the economy is strong enough to withstand a determined attack on the budget deficit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Get Set for a Second Wind | 9/29/1986 | See Source »

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