Word: drastic
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...better time? We should bail out the public sector, but only with serious strings attached; otherwise, we'll repeat the bailout of the financial sector, which pocketed the federal handouts and kept doing whatever it pleased. Bailouts should be reserved for states and communities facing the most drastic contractions - and even those shouldn't be rewarded for frittering away surpluses on sunny-day tax cuts and race-to-the-bottom subsidies designed to lure out-of-state businesses. States shouldn't be rewarded for keeping their fiscal houses in order by stiffing Medicaid programs either...
...Israel’s response on the basis of humanitarian concerns. It is true that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza should not be ignored. But, while many have chastised Israel for its blockade of Gaza, it is imperative to remember that there would be no need for such a drastic measure if Hamas had not started the violence against Israel. Moreover, Israel has attempted on several occasions to relieve the worst of the suffering in Gaza. Even though its Defense Forces are engaged in active combat, Israel has sent more than 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid into Gaza...
...agency's bleak outlook means the Postal Service will take more drastic steps. Some are primarily intended to attract more customers. Starting Jan. 18, for instance, online discounts and other savings plans begun in May 2008 will expand to make Postal Service prices more competitive - a move that could be showcased in a spring advertising campaign that will promote Priority Mail...
...February, a drastic hike in international food prices—75 percent since 2005—had shown Harvard University Dining Services little mercy. HUDS responded by “tweaking all over the place” and phasing in cheaper alternatives to reduce costs. Students saw more wedge tomatoes, whole-grain waffle batter, and pasta options made from leftover ingredients. But cost-reduction be damned—student uproar ensued over House e-mail lists. While other colleges seemed to have retained their usual offerings, HUDS had suddenly revamped its menu without any student input, students complained. HUDS responded...
Moreover, the financial crisis and drastic slump in sales that has sent companies like Toyota reeling has rocked Chrysler to its foundation. Four senior executives, including the chief marketing officer and the head of Chrysler's fledgling operations in Asia, have left the company in the past 10 days...