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...called) is a promise masquerading as a policy, so naturally its chances are bright. It pledges fiscal discipline, but only tomorrow -- which in the world of the federal budget never comes. Passing this "do-nothing amendment," says Republican Senator Nancy Kassebaum, "will let us proclaim victory, vent built-up public pressure and withdraw once again from the fight for a balanced budget." For even if it passes, as Kassebaum says, "circumventing it will be routine...
Worn to perfection, the ads for this shrewd, agreeable, ultimately dishonest movie proclaim. But they lie. At 70, the actor doesn't look worn at all; he's trim and bouncy, the blue eyes undimmed by the passing years, the gray in his hair seeming, if anything, premature. He's playing a man of 60, and it is not a reach for him. It is, however, a problem for writer-director Robert Benton's movie. Benton can't help it, and Newman can't help it, but the actor is wrong for the part of Donald ("Sully") Sullivan...
...Christ. At issue is the right of any group of students to exist as a recognized organization when it meets the minimum requirements stated in University regulations. HCIA is a good test case for Harvard because it challenges the sincerity of our rhetoric when we so loudly and proudly proclaim our tolerance, protection and, yes, even encouragement of minority viewpoints within this university community. The outcome of HCIA's recognition process will indicate how deep this commitment really is among...
...when circumstances allowed him to act, John Paul did so decisively. His major goals have been to clarify church doctrine -- believers may experience doubt but should be spared confusion -- and to reach out to the world, seek contacts with other faiths and proclaim to all the sanctity of the individual, body and soul...
...changing character of the neighborhood is apparent from the community bulletin board: "We're looking for a creative, community-minded person who values good communication" says one notice for a roommate. Pastel papers proclaim the merits of Meditation Week activities and Seventh Heaven's Therapeutic Body-work...