Word: reliefs
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...resented for breaking Babe Ruth's record without a Babe Ruth career. McGwire spoke of Maris to the press, making sure his predecessor, on whom he probably only recently got briefed, finally got his due in memoriam. McGwire was making sure, even in his moment of pure exultation and relief, that he did the right thing. Hug son, hug teammates, hug ex-wife, hug Marises and, oh, yeah, touch first base...
...tracking down members who during the recess were overseas or unreachable. Committee chairmen gently reminded members of old favors. In a clever bit of jujitsu, Republicans claimed the White House was trying to buy support with oblique suggestions that a vote for Clinton might free up funds for disaster relief. In fact, the Republicans had more to trade, but the Democrats had lots more to lose, which probably made it a fair fight...
...against ordinary income. Consider swapping a loser stock fund with a similar-style fund to stay invested but realize the loss. Finally, if you turned 70 before June 30, you must take an IRA or 401(k) distribution now--or pay a 50% surcharge. You can get relief, but the process is more painful than battling rabid shoppers on Christmas...
...Social Security would have to be put on the back burner, which could scare off investors from pumping money into the market -- and that's not even taking into account the volatile Iraqi situation. Even a sudden resignation by Clinton to end the crisis would not necessarily bring relief. "Gore remains an unknown quantity as a president," says Baumohl, and investors would be likely to adopt a wait-and-see attitude. Even on matters of impeachment, it's always the economy, stupid...
...Stephen Schwartz's tunes mostly bring not buoyancy but ballast to the proceedings. While Jeff Goldblum is good as a fretful Aaron, the rest of an exemplary vocal cast (Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Patrick Stewart) can't add much shading or power. Steve Martin is here for muted comic relief, but don't expect to hear him sing King Tut. Any sort of irreverence would be out of place in this by-the-Book rendition. Nonetheless, it is missed...