Word: withhold
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...York Times assistant managing editor Allan Siegal gave a different explanation, saying that once the woman's name had been broadcast nationally, continuing to withhold it would be "an empty gesture." Siegal argues that the Times had the obligation of "telling our readers what we know." Thus the newspaper had no choice but to include the woman's name in a long article describing her "little wild streak" -- speeding tickets, an affair with the son of a once prosperous but now bankrupt Palm Beach family, a daughter born out of wedlock and poor grades in high school...
...Saddam's world, falsehood was often propelled by fear, and sometimes worked in subtle ways. Saddam's aides sometimes withhold critical information about the war from him because they are afraid of telling him the truth...
Gorbachev was clearly pleased to show that his newly enhanced presidential powers can produce results, but tougher tests lie ahead. Crucial economic disagreements must still be resolved with the powerful and populous Russian republic, whose parliament voted at year's end to withhold the lion's share of its contributions to the central government...
During the seven years the woman has lain in a vegetative state, her case has become a bellwether for right-to-die advocates across the U.S. They argue that decisions about whether to withhold food, water and medical treatment from hopeless and helpless patients should be left to families or guardians. While many states embrace such guidelines, Missouri law demands "clear and convincing evidence" of a patient's intent, such as a living will, before countenancing a decision...
Commercial fishing is important in Democratic Congressman Gerry Studds' Massachusetts district. Starting in 1988, owners of small fishing boats who pay crewmen with a share of the catch were required to withhold income tax and Social Security fees. Studds arranged to restore the crews' previous immunity from withholding, which means they may not fully pay their taxes. He has collected $10,475 from fishing PACs...