Word: protractedness
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On Thursday, Reagan ended some of the suspense building around his protracted search for a Cabinet and announced eight appointments. They included: Donald T. Reagan '40, secretary of the treasury; Caspar W. Weinberger '38, secretary of defense; William French Smith, Harvard Law '42, attorney general; Andrew (Drew) L. Lewis Jr...
The petition marks the second attempt by District 65 of the UAW to represent about 1000 Med Area employees. In 1977, employees voted, 436-346, to reject District 65's organizing efforts following a protracted legal battle which climaxed in a hostile campaign.
In a protracted debate, Adams House residents disputed the original decision by the House Committee to end the boycott, with several students arguing that the issue was too politically significant to leave to a committee and warranted a House debate.
For its paltry three electoral votes, New Hampshire exerts a disproportionate influence on the course of presidential politics. The people of the state realize their exceptional position, and carry a weighty sense of responsibility. A burden, almost, but one borne with pride. Most seem to enjoy politics for its intrinsic...
John Anderson's agonizing and protracted search for a vice president also testifies to the growing importance of the number-two man during a campaign. In his attempt to enlist a well-known running mate who could help revive his faltering campaign, Anderson approached Boston's Mayor White, former Congresswoman...