Word: billings
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Dates: during 1990-1990
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...York City's ex-mayor opposed the civil rights bill, explaining, "Anything that Ted Kennedy does other than teach swimming is always something you ought to look at twice." He also called the Senator a murderer. Said a Kennedy spokesman: "I don't think anyone takes Koch seriously...
Late in 1986, a member of the National Security Council was showing his guest around the White House. They paused before the painting of a group of dogs. That, said Lieut. Colonel Oliver North, was the President's Cabinet; "the one who's sleeping is Bill Casey...
...budget debacle, he revived the G.O.P.'s image as the party of the rich by demanding a capital-gains tax cut that would have mainly benefited those who earn more than $200,000 annually. He torpedoed the party's effort to expand its base by vetoing a civil rights bill that would have made it easier for women and minorities to prove job discrimination. He unleashed his truculent chief of staff, John Sununu, on congressional Republicans who opposed him. Last week he worked behind the scenes to fire Ed Rollins, co-chairman of the G.O.P.'s congressional campaign committee. With...
...expensive item that the defense-spending bill does not include is Operation Desert Shield. The buildup was funded through Oct. 1 with a special $2 billion appropriation. The Pentagon estimates it could cost as much as $15 billion over the next 12 months. Congress refused to provide that much, since it considers the sum inflated. The lawmakers are also waiting to see whether the Saudis, who have pledged $6 billion, and European allies will share the burden...
FOOD: A new bill covering truth in labeling...