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...summit. They could be accused of defending parochial military interests. Indeed that is what they were doing. But that, of course, is what they are paid to do. In a relationship that is still rooted in the paradox of deterrence, the soldiers will have their say, including their veto over what the diplomats -- or, for that matter, the President and the General Secretary -- can accomplish at one meeting. Or four...
...shadow. Even when he detached himself from the White House's feckless policy of trying to cajole Manuel Noriega out of Panama two weeks ago, the Vice President was hesitant and late. Meanwhile, he continues to be bruised by his association with unpopular Administration actions like last week's veto of the trade bill, which contains a provision requiring employers to give 60 days' notice before laying off workers...
...jump in exports will lessen the sense of urgency over passage of trade legislation this year. The bill approved by Congress is designed to curb the deficit by forcing the White House to take stronger action against unfair ; foreign trade practices. But President Reagan has promised to veto the measure largely because it contains a provision requiring companies to give workers 60 days' notice of plant closings and mass layoffs. It appears that Democrats do not have enough votes in the Senate to override the veto, especially after the trade-report figures...
Earlier this year, the President vetoed the Civil Rights Restoration Act, which bars institutions which receive federal assistance from discriminating on the basis of sex, race, age, or physical handicap. Fortunately, on March 22, Congress soundly overturned the Reagan veto...
Senate Republican Leader Bob Dole of Kansas predicted, however, that not only would the veto be sustained in the Senate, but a cleaner version will become...