Word: unless
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...Middle East mediator Dennis Ross--his first since last April--to regenerate confidence, and huddled with his security advisers to consider what else Washington could do to repair the diplomatic damage. "It's pretty clear," said a U.S. official, "that it will be hard to get this on track unless there is a high degree of security cooperation...
...local laws. Three years ago, the member nations of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species ordered an investigation into the status of sharks worldwide. A preliminary version of that report, issued last December, warned of commercial fisheries collapses, local species extinctions and depletion of highly migratory stocks unless action was taken soon...
...plays Kate Mosley, a bright and talented advertising exec who can't seem to get the promotion she deserves or the man she wants. The reason for both of these frustrations is one and the same, and seemingly beyond her powers of control: her boss won't promote her unless she's tied down, financially and maritally, for fear she might abandon ship. And the man of her choice, fellow advertiser Sam (Kevin Bacon), only goes for forbidden fruit--women who are already spoken...
Finally, the system will be less efficient and could damage our nation's long-term economic growth. America can't compete internationally unless our capital is allocated efficiently. The free market is the best vehicle for this allocation. But the proposed changes will empower Washington to tell people what kind of investments to make. Our tax system should facilitate change and reward innovation, not enshrine the status quo, subsidize the politically powerful and shortchange America's potential for growth...
...Everyone, even Netanyahu, is extremely upset today. Israelis, in negotiations with the U.S. right now about an overall settlement freeze, are not about to let this happen. Netanyahu has promised to stand in its way. There shouldn't be any major damage done with the Palestinians," she said, "unless they see bulldozers...