Word: push
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...into another dangerous phase, where the [ruling Bharatiya Janata party] is revealing its hand, trying to exploit Hindu nationalist sentiments around the Ayodhya issue. Some observers believe that he may be doing this as something of a distraction for his supporters, trying to create political space for himself to push through tough economic measures, which he desperately needs to do. The government is basically bankrupt, and India is facing an economic slowdown. We're heading back into a terrible mess, but in a democracy as politically fractured as India's, it's hard to cut government spending. The alternative...
That rally was the culmination of a year-long push by the Harvard Living Wage Campaign, which has lobbied for a $10.25 minimum wage--a figure that the Cambridge city council adopted as the official Cambridge living wage...
...election jockeying begins in earnest this week. Sharon, 72, could face opposition within his party from several colleagues, including former Finance Minister Meir Sheetrit and the popular rising star of the right, Silvan Shalom. Netanyahu's supporters may also try a parliamentary maneuver to push for a general election, undercutting Barak's anti-Bibi move...
...growing crop of sites, including amazing-bargains.com and one called flamingoworld.com that steer you to promotions and bargains. But beware the many strings attached. A second group, including Overstock.com and SmartBargains.com liquidates failed e-tailers' inventory. But note: as with all liquidators, this is merchandise other vendors couldn't push...
...SYNC-RONIZED For kids who divide their waking moments among Britney, Christina and 'N Sync, Trendmasters' three C-Watches ($20) could be timely stocking stuffers. Push a button, and video snippets appear, with the fave pop star pulling slick dance moves to an overplayed (but catchy) tune. The sound and picture quality of the $20 toy is far from good, but it's still fun--the first 20 times. Parents who suffer psychic damage from prolonged exposure should blame Trendmasters...