Word: reliefs
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Still, the new government offered a welcome if temporary relief from the grinding stalemate among the three largest parties, which have been unable to make the compromises necessary for a lasting coalition. The Communists, who dropped to 30% of the vote in last June's election, demand Cabinet seats in any government they support. The Socialists, who gained slightly, to 10%, want the premiership for themselves. The Christian Democrats, who maintained their predominance with 38%, refuse both conditions and cannot even decide which ally they might prefer...
...Government rejected Chrysler's plea that it receive aid in the form of either federal tax refunds or immediate relief from having to meet the costly safety, environment and mileage standards on new cars. Miller said the former idea would amount to an "interest-free, unsecured cash advance from taxpayers' funds." Instead, he recommended Government loan guarantees that will have to be approved by Congress and will "total considerably less than $1 billion...
From the Administration there was almost an audible sigh of relief after Kissinger's appearance. Because he had given no clue to what he intended to say, some Carter aides had feared that the former Secretary might propose "killer amendments." After the Tuesday testimony, the State Department said that while it did not agree with all of Kissinger's points, it welcomed his "general approach...
...President made one other side trip, helicoptering without advance notice across the border to English, Ind., where the Little Blue River had caused enough flood damage to qualify the area for federal disaster relief. Standing ankle deep in mud, Carter told some 40 grateful residents of the town: "I just wanted to see if everything is all right with you all and to let you know we'll have some help in here very shortly." Replied one enthusiastic woman: "You've restored our faith in Government...
Hart was placed in charge of the task force he had recommended. He plans to consult the Congressional Budget Office and several other agencies, then report to the Senate when it reconvenes after Labor Day. He said with relief: "A lot of steam has come out of the effort, allowing the fever to cool off and calm to reassert itself. It's too much, too soon. It is a good program for the 1990s, not something you have to pass in the summer of 1979. We might create a monster we can't get rid of." Agreed...