Word: successful
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...from the time he was very young, a great deal of speculation about Kennedy's future plans. As the son of former-Sen. Robert F. Kennedy '48 (D-N.Y.) and the nephew of President John F. Kennedy '40, a political career seemed almost pre-ordained for Joe. Political success, it seems, is a hereditary trait...
...Kennedy has largely dispelled those doubts with a productive first term in Washington. He has been an effective representative, willing to stay out of the spotlight and work hard for his district. His Banking Reinvestment Act has been a major legislative success for income redistribution. He has saved Section 8 Housing in the district with legislation. And his other activities have made him a major advocate in the House for the interests of the elderly. All in all, his achievements are certainly above-average for a freshman member of Congress, and far better than many people expected...
Louise Zonis and Martha Berkman, both of whom have converted from tennis to squash, enjoyed success in their first varsity matches for the Crimson. Zonis and Berkman both cruised to 3-0 victories over their opponents...
...Yonkers case reveals the importance of judicial remedies. The school desegregation plan outlined by the court, with special emphasis on magnet schools, has had consistent success over the last three years in promoting racial integration...
...Harvard, it was just another trip down the road to success...