Word: prior
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...Minister, as he announced a criminal probe last week into an insider-trading scandal that is causing major embarrassment to Francois Mitterrand's government. The suspected scheme was uncovered when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission noticed heavy trading in Triangle Industries, a U.S. holding company, in the days prior to the Nov. 21 announcement of the company's takeover by Pechiney S.A., a French metals conglomerate. Estimated profits by insiders who bought early: $10 million...
...life advocates massed nearby on the Ellipse, the New York Times reported that Louis Sullivan, the nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, had privately told some Congressmen that he still believes in a woman's right to an abortion. Sullivan, who had sent mixed signals on abortion prior to his nomination in December, was summoned to Sununu's West Wing office, then hurriedly dispatched to reassure conservative Senators. The President, whose changing views on abortion have been hard to parse, tried to clear up the controversy by explaining, "He has supported my position...
...haven't always claimed the bulk of the leadership spots--prior to Title IX in 1972, more than 90 percent of women's coaching and administrative positions were held by women...
...federal manual features a chart that puts infractions into 43 categories and lists corresponding penalties. The sentence is increased according to such factors as use of a weapon, the amount of money involved and prior criminal record. A judge can depart from the recommended numbers in unusual circumstances but must explain why in writing; both sides can then appeal the sentence...
...Prior to the formality of last night's vote, Shamie, a controversial figure when he sought the GOP's top spot, said he has won party support by being impartial toward Republicans of varying political stripe...