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Dates: during 1990-1990
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...House official put it, "When you're this far behind, you have to take some chances." Bush desperately needed to regain the initiative following his flounder flops on taxes during the budget talks, which drove his poll ratings down more than 20 points and moved many G.O.P. candidates to split with him publicly. Worst of all, Bush's credibility was slipping. In an unpublished portion of a recent NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll, voters were asked "Is George Bush honest, a person you can trust?" Only 52% said yes, down from 63% a year...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Plain Squeaking | 11/12/1990 | See Source »

...This medal should be split into 90 pieces," Nathan said in a statement. "And one given to each of the bright young people who solved the problems that I threw at them. They did much of the work and they should receive the credit...

Author: By Cynthia A. Nastanski, | Title: 5 Harvard Professors Nab Science Award | 11/10/1990 | See Source »

Polling numbers show that Silber has managed, over the last several months, to split the Democratic party into two factions. Many liberals abandoned the candidate for his callous comments on working mothers, nursing-home residents and welfare recipients, while social conservatives supported the candidate for his frank approach to fiscal management...

Author: By Gady A. Epstein, | Title: Silber May Be Seeking Dem State Party Chair | 11/10/1990 | See Source »

...Last year, the burden was on that line too much," Ceglarski said. "If our team plays well together, then I will continue to split them up. Last year, if they didn't have a big game, it made it tough for the rest of the team. I'd like to see more balanced scoring...

Author: By John B. Roberts, | Title: B.U., B.C.: St. Paul-Bound? | 11/9/1990 | See Source »

Senior Co-Captain Sue Cullinane will anchor a solid defense. Cullinane and junior Bev Stickles, who were paired together last season, will be split up to add experience to both defensive lines...

Author: By Liz Resnick, | Title: Icewomen See (Big) Red On Way To Top | 11/9/1990 | See Source »

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