Word: supporting
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Past participants in the marathon yesterday praised the event as an enjoyable way to meet people and support worthy causes...
...Lewis said both communities share a common goal to "support leaders with moral vision like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Cesar Chavez," both of whom he worked with during the Civil Rights Movement...
...think the administration ultimately has got to support this kind of package," said Rep. Leon Panetta (D-Calif.), the chair of the House Budget Committee, whose district includes the epicenter of the earthquake. "They may not like all of the money in this first installment....I think this package will be a first step...
...Reagan Revolution's hands-off attitude persists in Washington, where governing by symbolism has taken the place of tough decision making on budget deficits, the drug scourge, failing schools and the urgent need to support the glimmerings of democracy in Eastern Europe. -- With big victories in Florida and on Capitol Hill, the pro-choice majority proves it is not so silent. -- Martin Luther King Jr.'s best friend writes a tattletale memoir...
...Bush will have to hesitate before pulling the trigger. In pursuit of Noriega's demise, we may impose sanctions to wreck Panama's economy (as we have done), we may support a coup, we may even rain bombs on Panama City (though no one is suggesting that). The one thing we cannot do is take him out on purpose. Executive Order 12333, issued by Ronald Reagan, says, "No person employed by or acting on behalf of the United States Government shall engage in, or conspire to engage in, assassination." The Bush people claim that this standing order even made...