Word: avoiding
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...strip President Clinton of his powers to negotiate "fast-track" trade pacts - agreements that could be put to the legislature in total, rather than be amended on a line-by-line basis. The President lost that vote because of the defection of pro-labor Democrats determined to avoid being railroaded into another NAFTA agreement. Nonetheless, that sent a message to America's potential trade partners: Don't bother to negotiate comprehensive agreements with the President, because he has no authority to deliver. The fast-track vote ended negotiations over the inclusion of Chile in NAFTA, and has left President Clinton...
After four games, the match was 2-2, with the Crimson winning the fourth game to avoid elimination. A spot in the semifinal round was reserved for the winner of the fifth and decisive game...
...angered by the endless funerals of youths shot by Israeli soldiers, Arafat was in a precarious situation. His Palestinian Authority issued a statement announcing an end "to violent and armed confrontation." But his officials said the "peaceful" confrontations would continue. The Israelis were worried that Arafat would try to avoid a clear call for peace. Just before 1 p.m. on Thursday, aides of Barak say, he called Arafat to coordinate the simultaneous broadcasts of the two leaders announcing the cease-fire. "In one hour, when we make our announcements, I want to be sure you won't omit anything," Barak...
...failed to appear at a hearing on reckless-driving charges. "It wasn't really a traffic incident, to be honest," says Sade, who claims that a Jamaican policeman tried to pressure her into giving him a bribe. "It got blown into some incredible farcical event." In order to avoid arrest, Sade says she plans never to return to the island...
...wasn't taking any chances. All through his campaign Bush had been careful to keep his father's closest friends and retainers at some distance to avoid all that dynasty talk. But the moment the battle was over and the war began, it was the fabulous Bush and Baker boys all over again. Hughes described Baker as "a calming presence." His nickname in Washington is the Velvet Hammer...