Word: pushing
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...clear whether the corruption charges could could actually push Zardari out of power. "The government of Pakistan believes that while the President of Pakistan is in office, he has immunity from all cases brought by governments before," says presidential spokesperson Farahnaz Ispahani, and legal opinion on the issue is divided. Still, she adds, "These are accusations not convictions. He's not afraid of facing the courts again if the time comes." (See pictures of Pakistan beneath the surface...
There is an appropriate time to try and advance your political and social platforms. This was not it. Ironically, she chose to push her agenda at a service dedicated to the very people who defend her right to free speech. In a chapel full of distinguished visitors, President Faust embarrassed herself, Harvard University, and the agenda she was trying to promote...
...much influence Lula can have depends on how much he is willing to push the Iranian leader and how close a friendship they develop. "It all depends how much moral authority he feels he can impose on the relationship," says Ehteshami. "He will have the instinct to play it down, as it is their first meeting. And Ahmadinejad hasn't struck anybody as being someone who listens too much...
Securitas is currently looking into alternative plans and will present them next week, Gulish said. The company has also agreed to push back the deadline for security guards to enroll in Securitas’ health care plan for the coming year from...
While the union continues to push for lower health insurance costs, SLAM has been in touch with Gulish and the security staff to publicize their efforts, according to SLAM member Lucas M.F. Giveen...