Word: progressive
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...into supporting a stronger bill, liberal Democrats and labor leaders finally agreed to the present compromise for two reasons: 1) it might enable Congress to pass an employment bill before next year's elections, and 2) it could set a bench mark for rating the Administration's progress in reducing unemployment in coming years...
...apartheid. In this respect?unlike many others?the segregation is similar to that which existed in the U.S. South until the '60s. Petty apartheid includes everything from segregated buses to beaches and lunch counters. The government has promised to reduce the irritations of petty apartheid, and has made some progress. WHITES ONLY signs have disappeared from elevators and park benches in most cities; restaurants and hotels that are granted "international" status can now admit local blacks...
Charles Schultze, chairman of the CEA. Although temporarily eclipsed last spring after his $50 rebate proposal was dumped, Schultze has regained his influence. Says one Administration aide: "Charlie's forecasts of economic progress land on the President's desk at the top of the pile." Currently, Schultze is urging a new stimulus program to keep the economy from lowing down late next year...
Next year's class size also depends on progress made toward completion of the new building, scheduled for use by next fall, Zimmerman said...
...throughout the 1978 season. Aronson's attitude typifies that of his teammates: "I'm very interested in racing, if not totally obsessed. It's not something I want to do my whole life--I do have other interests--but I'd like to get more involved and try to progress...