Word: relaxedness
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Since he became Prime Minister of Israel five months ago, Yitzhak Shamir has struggled with the problems left behind by his predecessor, Menachem Begin. In the process, his confidence has grown and he has proved to be a smooth, pragmatic leader. Shamir has cut government spending to try to cool...
He resumed diplomatic relations with France and even took a money-raising trip to Wall Street in 1982, proclaiming his nation's "fabulous economic potential." At the same time, for obvious reasons, he also relaxed his repressive policies and attributed reports of human rights abuses to "smear campaigns."
EVER SINCE he took office, President Reagan has been criticized for the overly relaxed manner in which he approaches his job. Opposing politicians and common taxpayers alike have grumbled about his frequent long vacations and his 9-5 Presidency.
But for the workers, the more relaxed regulations governing non-union labor can mean harder work and lower wages. Also, not all employees dismissed by the University find work in the "real world."
Pickens and Gulf battled for control through proxies with the stockholders, and when Pickens lost in December, Gulf foolishly figured it had won. Pickens would have had somehow to convince half of Gulf's stockholders to choose him as a director, and the company doubted he would be able to...