Word: reductionism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Although "it's difficult to put hardcore numbers together," Vepasquale said that the cuts will likely result in a 10 percent reduction in state aid. This figure translates into a loss of at least $4 million for the city.
The congressional action has spurred inquiries by three other federal bodies, including a criminal investigation by Naval Investigative Services. The result could be an across-the-board reevaluation, and perhaps reduction, of indirect cost rates at private universities.
There were signals too of a slight softening in the stance of Baltic leaders. "If we see signs of a reduction of the Soviet military presence in the republic now," admitted Lithuanian President Vytautas Landsbergis, "the step can become a good signal for talks." Nationalist governments in the three republics...
Such blunt talk is rare in the U.S., where the White House and Congress are so far ignoring the arguments for wartime sacrifice in favor of a game of high-stakes political chicken. Neither side wants to be blamed for creating more pain after Washington cut spending and added $21...
Other analysts say that an overall reduction of international tensions in recent years has freed up American military resources. The need for a huge military, even in the time of war, is therefore greatly reduced.