Word: strengthening
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...teen-agers to assume the responsibilities of adulthood when they are biologically ready will reduce the length of the "teen" years and encourage the formation of responsible adults at a younger age. Ironically, this measure can itself further the cause of social stability which moralistic social critics seek to strengthen by mere rhetoric. Certainly, an educational system which complements and responds to physical maturation must be superior to one which ignores or seeks to contradict that growth...
...gift signifies Harvard's deepening commitment to Boston and Cambridge," said John Shattuck, Vice President for Government, Community, and Public Affairs. "The Conant Fellows will strengthen our link with these school systems for many years to come...
Pryor's bill runs counter to congressional efforts in recent years to strengthen tax collection. Faced with a huge federal deficit, Congress since 1981 has passed five laws that have increased penalties for tax evasion and given new enforcement powers to the IRS. Pryor contends that the tax collectors now have too much of an advantage. "It's time to give taxpayers some rights to even the playing field," he declares. Some form of his bill is expected to pass the Senate, but comparable legislation in the House has not yet garnered the support it needs from Illinois Democrat...
...commerce between the U.S. and Panama. There will be no "business as usual" with the Noriega regime, the President said. Secretary of State George Shultz argued that a severe economic squeeze would force Noriega out. Other officials, including Defense Secretary Frank Carlucci, contended that such actions would simply strengthen Noriega's resolve to stay...
...Crusade expects more Panamanians to join the struggle against Noriega as the economic noose tightens. "People don't think parties or Crusade," said Roberto Brenes, a Crusade leader and former investment banker. "They think their bellies." To strengthen its clout, the Crusade last week agreed to back a government of national reconciliation, headed by Delvalle, to replace the Noriega-dominated regime...