Word: explainers
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Dates: during 1990-1990
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...when Bush abandoned his "no new taxes" pledge and deprived Republican right-wingers of their favorite issue. Then Congress rejected the deficit-reduction package negotiated by White House aides and congressional leaders. After that, the President went from bad to worse as he alternately attacked the Democrats, tried to explain his domestic policies and confronted growing doubts about the U.S. deployment in the Persian Gulf. By the time he finally signed a budget deal last week, his performance ratings in the polls had dropped 20 points...
Unfortunately, my plan was shattered. My roommate was kind enough to explain that these little colored symbols actually represented something. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that all the problems facing bisexuals, gays and lesbians could be solved by pink triangles. It is insignificant compared to my shock upon learning that all the desirable morals and values of the world are contained within a blue square...
Noserings may be more popular these days, but that doesn't mean people aren't noticing them. Students with noserings say they are often asked to explain their facial jewelry...
...city has been very good at reducing elements in the water and doing long-range planning," said Duehay. "[They] should not just send the required notes but [should also] explain the problem and what [they are] doing to improve. The public would have a great deal more understanding that the water is good and going to get better...
...Administration's anti-Iraq rhetoric took on a more belligerent tone last week, 15 congressional leaders hurried to the White House to hear President Bush explain his intentions. Afterward Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell repeated a message he has delivered many times: "Under the Constitution the President has no legal authority to commit the U.S. to war. Only Congress can do that...