Word: presentational
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Porter's plan might also negate one of the most important advantages of the current system: higher rates of return to low-income workers. In the present setup, minimum-wage earners who contribute to Social Security over a full work life receive benefits of about 60% of their average monthly earnings before retirement. But workers who earn the maximum amount subject to Social Security taxes get benefits of about 27% of monthly earnings. Such redistributive payments are badly needed by most Social Security recipients, despite the overall increase in wealth among those 65 or older. A 1984 federal study shows...
...This shows the present dean's policy of encouraging internal junior appointments is being taken seriously...
Although George Grosz, as the central artist of the show, is the most widely represented, his works do not present any stronger images or critiques than those of the other artists. Stylistically, the pieces are little more than sketches, characterized by bold strokes and two-dimensionality. They acquire their value mainly from the compelling German perspective on the American culture...
Harvard police were present at Tuesday's hearing but said they played no role in the investigation of the ID operation. Dean of Students Archie C. Epps III said last night that he was unaware of the case...
VALENTINE'S Day is the day, more than any other, when Americans act out the ritualized myths of heterosexual companionship. On this one day of the year, feelings are acceptable--indeed, compulsory. Love is the motif, lovers guided by the need to present proof of their affections in the commercially packaged way that makes their sentiments unimpeachable...