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...show of force is necessary, as Reagan reels from the Iran-contra scam. Pressure now could tip the scales in Congress against contra aid for 1988 and forever. Increased sanctions against South Africa could also gain momentum. The April 25th rally promises more than a good time--it promises real change...
...daring move, Chrysler will buy AMC. -- The merger whirlwind blows anew. -- A transatlantic insider- trading scam...
...recognized him at once. It was Raymundo, the same scam artist who had stolen Getty's widow from me. I seethed inwardly, but knew there was no use in trying to stop him. No man knew how to please a senile old bag better than Raymundo. I was outclassed...
Newspaper Uncovers Stereo Scam...
Before the arms scam erupted, the contras were already besieged by charges of corruption, human-rights abuses and military ineptitude. Congressional support was anything but assured after Democrats won control of the Senate in the November elections. Moreover, Washington's Central American allies have long been skittish about the U.S. policy. Days before the Iran-contra link emerged, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Elliott Abrams warned, "The Central Americans are scared to death. They're scared about our staying power." Now Washington's friends are all the more concerned that they may get stuck supporting the contras without U.S. help...