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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...this were not the case, there would be no liberal objection to abortion. It would genuinely only be a question of a woman's right to privacy and to control over her own body. However, it is much more than this...

Author: By Bill Tsingos, | Title: A Liberal Objection to Abortion | 3/13/1989 | See Source »

...embassy, which passed on the complaint to Washington, but somehow the message never reached the highest levels at the White House. "The communication in Washington," the official observed wryly, "is less than perfect." Whether the Administration would have removed Fang from the list in any event is another question. Says a U.S. official: "You cannot get into a bargaining situation over a guest list...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: China The Furious Flap over Fang Lizhi | 3/13/1989 | See Source »

...question remains: How clean a regime in Washington should Americans demand? It is difficult to extract general rules of conduct from the Tower inferno because so many of the facts remain in dispute. Certainly America cannot afford a Defense Secretary with an untreated drinking problem. The issue is how closely this description fits Tower. There are also legitimate concerns raised by the widespread, but not unequivocally documented, tales of Tower's predatory behavior toward women. If true, the allegations of sexual high jinks seem to reflect a pattern of reckless and perhaps unbalanced behavior that should disqualify Tower for such...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Drawing The Line | 3/13/1989 | See Source »

...first day as a full-time discounter, Sears rang up about twice as much in sales as usual. Michael Bozic, chairman of the Sears Merchandise Group, said he found the response "extremely gratifying." But the longer- term question is whether Sears will consistently be able to match the prices of such established discounters as Target and Toys "R" Us. Shopper Nichelle Smith, 20, who went to a Sears outlet in suburban St. Louis last week to shop for inexpensive children's clothing, appreciated the lower prices but wondered whether Sears will stay competitive. Said she: "I'm going to come...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Get Down | 3/13/1989 | See Source »

...hoping he would be able to make a contribution right off the bat," Crocker continued. "Tomorrow, he could skate in this league. The big question is the adjustment to the physical aspects of the game...

Author: By Jennifer M. Frey, | Title: The Options of Turning Pro | 3/11/1989 | See Source »

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