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Dates: during 1990-1999
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There is however, a rational behind revoking Glass-Steagall. The Act weakened American banks vis vis foreign financial institutions, which, unrestricted by Glass-Steagall, were often able to out-muscle American banks. This explanation holds little water. Considering the fact that our economy is currently the motor powering the world's finances, America's financial status while Glass-Steagall was active was hardly in jeopardy. The real reason behind the end of Glass-Steagall is the government's current emphasis on a strong national economy...

Author: By Christina S. Lewis, | Title: Rising Tide Sinks Small Ships | 11/15/1999 | See Source »

...sort of thing or the Bushes will lash him to the Kennebunkport rocks at low tide. "But Gore is a true elitist--went to the best schools, lived in a hotel, doesn't really seem to like people, whereas the Governor is outgoing and optimistic and has a bold vis...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Campaign 2000: Meet George W. Reagan | 6/28/1999 | See Source »

...help us! Americans have finally discovered the female of the species! JOHAN W. VIS Tokyo...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Mar. 29, 1999 | 3/29/1999 | See Source »

...sent out an e-mail over the group e-mail list questioning whether the increasing number of non-blacks in the group diluted Kuumba's mission of sharing a black musical tradition. An intense e-mail debate followed, with members of the choir examining issues of diversity and inclusion vis-a-vis the possibility of the new multicultural demographics detracting from an "authentic" black experience...

Author: By Kaustuv Sen, | Title: Reader Representative | 4/27/1998 | See Source »

...rounds pierce a tram like a sardine can, and then rushed to Kosevo Hospital to interview the wounded--including a man who had not yet realized that his wife was dying on a nearby operating table? And how much less could any movie mirror that couple's paradoxical stance vis-a-vis a city where coping went hand in hand with despair...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CINEMA: THE WAY IT WAS | 12/1/1997 | See Source »

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