Word: bargain
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Eventually the time will come. When it does, how should lawmakers inflict the pain on their constituents without hurting themselves in the bargain? California's experience, and that of other states, suggest the following tactics...
...chairman of the Russian parliament, Yeltsin is not an executive president, and with only a four-seat majority, he will have to bargain and compromise in order to pass legislation. On the eve of his election, in a shrewd move to broaden his appeal, he promised to form a power-sharing coalition with the more conservative factions. He said he had learned the "value and importance of political compromise." As a result, he will have to be diplomatic and conciliatory, which is not his natural style. His radical reform package, therefore, is not likely to become reality anytime soon...
...negotiations between Durenberger and the committee appear to be taking place, although the Senator's aides say, "No options have been foreclosed." Congressional experts believe any "plea bargain" Durenberger might strike would have to include his resignation. "What Durenberger did was all calculated, not something he fell into," says one political consultant. "How could the Senate sweep it under the rug?" The rug is already bulging with scandals: ethics investigations are proceeding against Senators Alan Cranston, John McCain, Dennis DeConcini, Donald Riegle and John Glenn for their ties to savings and loan operator Charles Keating; and New York Senator Alfonse...
Despite Love Canal's reputation, more than 200 families have entered bids. The main attraction: bargain prices of $50,000 to $60,000, fully 20% below other Niagara Falls neighborhoods. Willie Mason, a janitor, looks forward to moving in. Says he: "Owning a home is the American dream...
...saturated city like San Antonio. No employers anywhere in the U.S. have gone to jail for breaking that law. Even the smugglers have little to fear: a six-month suspended sentence is typical for a first offense, while some violators get only probation. "U.S. attorneys along the border plea- bargain these cases away," says immigration expert Simcox. "A smuggler often gets off with the confiscation of his vehicle, which is seen as just a cost of doing business." In the case of Filipino smuggler Dulay, federal agents seized $165,000 in his savings account, plus four cars. Dulay was sentenced...