Word: reliefs
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...weeks in office, George Bush is already a victim of his own success. As President-elect, he seemed to do no wrong: he ad-libbed long speeches and looked good on television. His Cabinet appointments, if not dazzling, were largely reassuring. His humor was winning, and his informality a relief. Freed of his campaign handlers, he seemed spontaneous, working without a net and keeping his balance...
...performance to raise funds for Oxfam America, an organization which devotes its efforts to disaster relief and to raising America's awareness of the homeless and hunger problems, tonight's show will highlight the talents of the Harvard Jazz Band, the Veritones and the Radcliffe Pitches. Jacquet will serve as the master of ceremonies in addition to giving a performance...
...execution brought a sigh of relief in the LaConner, Wash., home of Vivian Rancourt, whose daughter, Susan, was among Bundy's victims. "Good," Mrs. Rancourt said when told Bundy was dead. "The only thing I can say is thank God, it's finally over...
...lacked intellectual material for a second act worthy of the first. Here another of his weaknesses came into play with devastating effect. Throughout his career his detached management style made him depend heavily on his senior advisers. After his 1984 electoral triumph, his fatigued White House staff needed relief. Instead of reorganizing it himself, Reagan allowed his then chief of staff, James Baker, and Treasury Secretary Donald Regan to work out a job exchange that suited their desires much more than the President's needs...
...opposes all government-subsidized debt relief for Third World countries. At a minimum, federal regulators should encourage U.S. banks to participate in programs that reduce debt in exchange for steps taken by debtor nations to protect tropical rain forests and other resources...