| 单词 | strong-arm |
| 例句 | Whatever strong-arm men the hospital employed had their sights aimed directly at him. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z And he occasionally carried out strong-arm tactics for the cops and their allies, who either paid him in hard cash for his trouble, or else sometimes in confiscated hard drugs. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z When Arthur had been unable to take a strong-arm castle by assault, he had caused tunnels to be dug under selected parts of the wafl. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He was a Democrat in name, in the party of Mayor De Roos, but he drew little from that machinery, the strong-arm cadres of unionized workers and tradespeople, white ethnic old New York. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Police say strong-arm robbers normally leave victims where they lie. He helped build the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. How did he end up dead in a landfill? 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z A handshake is almost certainly a strong-arm in disguise. Review | The agony and ecstasy of LBJ are revived in ‘The Great Society’ 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z The teen, who was 10 weeks pregnant and known in court documents only as R.E.K., recently sued her parents for trying to strong-arm her into having an abortion. Reproductive freedom also means choosing not to have an abortion 2013-02-20T19:57:00Z But it rarely pays to strong-arm people into disclosing something they’d rather not discuss. Social Q?s: Just Grin and Cook It 2010-03-05T17:23:00Z “It was a very strong-arm kind of letter, shaking their finger at us and telling us we were doing a bad thing and would be sued if we went ahead with a production,” she said. Legal Threats From Broadway’s ‘Mockingbird’ Sink Productions Around the Country 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z And before the ink was dry on the report, he embarked on an effort to strong-arm Ukraine into announcing that it would investigate Joe Biden and his son. Why the Mueller Investigation Failed 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z They were also offensive in another way, as he tried to strong-arm Lizza into giving up the source of a leak by appealing to the reporter’s patriotism. Perspective | In the Mooch’s debut screw-up, the language was bad. The cluelessness was worse. 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z In one arresting moment a Camorra strong-arm man says "Naples" instead of "Rome", and explains: "It seems as if this Shakespeare was walking the streets of my own city." Caesar Must Die – review 2013-03-03T00:07:05Z The company also went to City Hall in an attempt to strong-arm negotiations over an option that was eventually exercised for the CTA to buy more rail cars, the sources said. New CTA train cars had dangerous flaw 2012-03-08T06:01:00Z It’s this almost impulsive zeal that leads him to stand up against the oil tycoon Lydell McCutcheon, whose goons strong-arm Perry into a meeting that devolves into threats. ‘Perry Mason’ Season 2, Episode 3 Recap: ‘King Kong’ Ding-Dong 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, this strong-arm approach is becoming more common. How to Avoid Being Fleeced When Using a Credit Card Overseas 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z As Chartier demonstrates, the rhetoric is no less extreme on the other side of the fence, and at least some of the vehemence of downloading proponents is couched in response to the industry's strong-arm tactics. "Hurt Locker's" illegal downloading wars 2010-06-03T21:20:00Z Bragg said the company, owned by Google, was "shooting themselves in the foot with their attempt to strong-arm independent labels into signing up to such low rates." Indie labels sign fair deal pact 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z Johnson’s superhuman effort to strong-arm Congress into adopting the ground-shifting Civil Rights Act of 1964 at least gave “All the Way” thematic thrust. Review | In ‘The Great Society,’ history marches numbingly on, and on, and on, and on 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z But it’s the magical “bending,” so named to describe how its wielders manipulate, tease and strong-arm their element into submission, that is the most entrancing adaptation of Eastern cultural traditions. ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Imagines a World Free of Whiteness 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z “My girl,” as Grisham repeatedly refers to her erstwhile employer, was fond of texting the strong-arm emoji as a show of favor. Stephanie Grisham, the Latest White House Memoirist, Offers Apologies and Payback 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Sparks, grand without being beautiful, has one of the few steakhouse wine lists that don’t try to strong-arm you into getting an expensive, jackbooted red. Going Back to Eat in Midtown, Where the Main Dish Is New York, New York 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z You can probably strong-arm her out of the pricey jeans by threatening not to pay other bills she expects you to foot — like food and dentistry. Social Q’s : Social Q’s — Ingrates and Clumsy Guests 2012-12-27T18:23:12Z “Parents strong-arm their average-ability children into these centers,” she said, and then extra tutoring is needed to help them keep up. Wild ideas for fixing gifted education Unionization, once a powerful weapon in the arsenal of the nation's workforce, looks to be making a comeback – at least marginally, after decades of declining membership and strong-arm tactics by management to defang it. America’s next big labor battle could be Minor League Baseball 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Mel Gibson will star alongside Vince Vaughn in a film about two police officers who are suspended when footage of their “strong-arm” tactics is leaked to the media. Mel Gibson set to star in police brutality drama alongside Vince Vaughn 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z ‘One strong-arm man says: ‘The convicts are liberated by appearing in the play. Caesar Must Die – review 2013-03-03T00:07:05Z “A creator, a strong-arm player, elusive in the pocket and can do a bunch of different things with the ball in his hands. I mean, I think he’s an elite-level talent.” WSU Cougars hope to end six-game skid, keep bowl hopes alive vs. Colorado 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z He would use the federal government’s funding and prosecution authorities to strong-arm local governments. Trump’s plans if he returns to the White House include deportation raids, tariffs and mass firings 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Filipino forces would continue to adhere to the rule of law and would not be provoked by China’s strong-arm tactics, Philippine coast guard Commodore Tarriela said. Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Sen. Josh Hawley pressured nominee Harry Coker on Thursday to explain whether he would resist efforts to use the National Cyber Director position to strong-arm social media companies to censor speech. Cyber nominee confronted over Biden administration’s close relationship with tech firms 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The Justice Department has spent weeks arguing in a federal antitrust trial that Google has built an impenetrable barrier around its search business with strong-arm tactics and multibillion-dollar deals. Google Search Boss Says Company Invests to Avoid Becoming ‘Roadkill’ 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z He said China’s strong-arm tactics to hoover up Americans’ data have blurred the boundaries of the public and private collection of information. China leveraging AI to steal American intellectual property, lawmakers warn 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z And even some of Mr Jordan's allies, including Byron Donalds of Florida, acknowledged that the strong-arm approach may have "backfired". Threats fly as Jim Jordan's bid to be US House Speaker turns ugly 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z But other Republicans have voted against him for a variety of reasons, including his positions on taxes, spending and disaster aid, and the strong-arm tactics of his supporters. Jim Jordan fails again in bid for US House top job, Republicans eye backup option 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z In some cases, the consumer bureau said, debt collectors may use the prospect of damaged credit to strong-arm patients into paying what may be “spurious or false” medical bills that they don’t really owe. Consumer Agency Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The Fulton County indictment represents a single chapter in the four-count indictment brought by Mr. Smith: the former president’s attempt to strong-arm Georgia into his win column. Georgia Case Lays the Ground for Parallel Prosecutions of Trump 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Others were skeptical Russia could use the border crossing issue to strong-arm Ankara. By pulling out of the Ukrainian grain deal, Russia risks alienating its few remaining partners 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Those included the ways in which grand juries have been used in the special counsel’s investigations and attempts to strong-arm defense lawyers involved in the cases, the people said. Trump Lawyers Visit Justice Dept. as Classified Documents Inquiry Nears End 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z “The impact of the pandemic and the strong-arm tactics of government during the lockdown years may have shaken the faith of many Christians,” Mr. Barna said in a statement. Pandemic sapped Americans’ sense of purpose, worldview survey reveals 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z He pointed to China’s efforts to destroy lab samples at a Wuhan lab known for risky research, and Beijing’s efforts to coerce witnesses and strong-arm global health investigators as the virus spread around the world. Evidence of virus lab leak is convincing, says ex-intel director 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Opposition politicians say his trial and his disqualification from parliament is the latest example of the government's strong-arm tactics, following various investigations and legal troubles faced recently by some opposition members. India's Gandhi to appeal against defamation conviction on "multiple grounds" 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Pence, meanwhile, was on the receiving end of Trump’s vitriolic efforts to strong-arm him into breaking the law. Column: Trump's indictment is a historic first. Here's why more are likely to follow 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z But over the past decade, Article 49.3 has increasingly been seen as an undemocratic tool, used by the government to strong-arm lawmakers. What Is Article 49.3 of the French Constitution? 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z But over the past decade it has increasingly been seen as an undemocratic tool, used by the government to strong-arm lawmakers. What is Article 49.3 of the French Constitution? 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z “I expected it, and I will be a strong-arm guy.” NFL’s unparalleled parity was born at a cigarette-burned desk in Philadelphia 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z As Beijing’s priorities have shifted from development to defense, fears of its strong-arm tactics are increasing. China’s Mad Dash Into a Strategic Island Nation Breeds Resentment 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z “Autocrats rely on the illusion that their strong-arm tactics are necessary for stability, but as brave protesters around the world show time and again, repression is not a shortcut to stability,” Hassan said. Rights group: Litany of crises in 2022 but also good signs 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Microsoft’s seemingly conciliatory approach is part of a nearly complete cultural transformation by the company since the 1990s, when it was known as the “Evil Empire” because of its strong-arm tactics to block out competitors. Microsoft Gambles on ‘Nice Guy’ Strategy to Close Activision Megadeal 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z But detractors view it as an undemocratic tool to strong-arm lawmakers. What is Article 49.3 of the French Constitution? 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The iPhone maker then filed a lawsuit in December 2021, accusing the Swedish company of using "strong-arm tactics" to renew patents. Ericsson and Apple end patent-related legal row with licence deal 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z That’s not to say there isn’t still bitter opposition to the current regime of a strong-arm leader. Commentary: After six years away, Gustavo Dudamel returns to a changed Venezuela 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z President Donald Trump imposed massive taxes on Chinese imports in a dispute over the strong-arm tactics — including the alleged theft of trade secrets — that Beijing has used to challenge America’s edge in technology. Raimondo: US isn’t seeking to sever economic ties with China 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z The tech giant’s proposed payment will end investor claims that Dell’s 2018 deal to go public was based on “coercive, strong-arm tactics.” Investor Losses From FTX’s Implosion Are Growing 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Instead, the Vatican has reopened a criminal investigation against him, in what he sees as a strong-arm tactic to make him go away and protect its secrets. A Vatican Auditor Says He Dug Up Too Much Dirt, and Was Buried 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Reid died late last year, leaving some to wonder whether his political machine’s power would wane without his ability to marshal donors and strong-arm as needed. In crucial Nevada, economic woes threaten to shake Democrats’ grip 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z However, the friendly exchanges between administration officials and tech executives show such strong-arm tactics were unnecessary. Lawsuit details sprawling Biden administration program to censor online speech 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z But Bolsonaro may well have to override voters and strong-arm a result to stay in power. Your Friday Briefing 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has been in power for 37 years, combining guile and strong-arm tactics to dominate his country’s politics. UN expert offers plan for improving human rights in Cambodia 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Prime Minister Hun Sen has been in power for 37 years, combining guile and strong-arm tactics to dominate his country’s politics. UN expert offers plan for improving human rights in Cambodia 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Still, military analysts puzzled over how the Russian military, without a major draft and having already tried to tempt and strong-arm potential volunteers, would manage the task of increasing its ranks so sharply. Putin Orders a Sharp Expansion of Russia’s Hard-Hit Armed Forces 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Some of Reagan’s detractors still believe he deliberately deployed strong-arm tactics to establish himself as a law-and-order leader while pursuing a political agenda that led to his 1980 election as president. Plan for iconic California park pits housing against history 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Just this week, we learned that he is still calling up state officials to strong-arm them into "decertifying" the 2020 election. 24 hours of a coup: Jan. 6 hearings end with damming minute-by-minute account of Trump's crusade 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z The Gulf states and Egypt are embroiled in very brutal strong-arm autocracies in which human rights, supposedly the hallmark of Mr. Biden’s foreign policy, are nonexistent. Opinion | What’s a little autocracy for a little oil? 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Instead, the Kremlin is offering cash and employing strong-arm tactics. Dueling Weaknesses 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z Yes, she did this due to the strong-arm tactics of her boyfriend’s parents, but she still had the choice to say no and have the baby — she chose not to. Repeal of Roe v. Wade: Readers speak out 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z It could, though, herald other strong-arm tactics against Western oil companies that still have assets in Russia. Putin moves to seize a large gas venture in Russia’s Far East. 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z His strong-arm tactics with the West are often seen as a way to increase nationalist support at home. EXPLAINER: How was Turkey’s veto of Nordic NATO bid avoided? 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Higher interest rates are designed to strong-arm American consumers to spend less of their money, cooling demand for products and services. Stocks stem losses but still close out worst week since March 2020 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Police closed the beach after making three arrests when a strong-arm robbery and “multiple fights and assaults” occurred. Reduced summer hours at Seattle Golden Gardens, Alki Beach to curb ‘dangerous’ and ‘illegal’ behavior 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Since the Democratic divisions could wind up tanking the entire deal, Mr. Schumer is hoping to strong-arm Republicans into dropping their demands. Mitch McConnell to block coronavirus aid unless it prohibits Biden from repealing Title 42 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z DeSantis has used his opposition to Disney as a fundraising theme this week, writing in one email: “Friend, I will never allow woke corporations to strong-arm our state.” Florida legislature passes bill repealing Disney special tax status 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Putin may now hope to gain more ground and negotiate from the position of force to strong-arm Zelenskyy into making concessions. Russian war in Ukraine marks 1 month with no end in sight 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Using such strong-arm methods, Díaz managed to remain in power until 1911. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z But Ukrainian officials bristled at what they viewed as an effort to strong-arm them, criticizing Russia for not being willing to have “full-fledged negotiations.” Allies ready strong sanctions against Russia as bombardments of Kyiv grow fierce 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z “The French and the Americans did not even have to strong-arm him on that.” 13 days: Inside Biden’s last-ditch attempts to stop Putin in Ukraine 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z He also criticized strong-arm tactics that Facebook and Google used to battle the Australian proposal. Microsoft is bigger than Google, Amazon and Facebook. But now lawmakers treat it like an ally in antitrust battles. 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z A caller reported a man involved in a strong-arm robbery at 11:25 a.m. on Marsh Island near the Montlake Cut, a ccording to the Seattle Police Department’s blotter. Man attacked toddler, pushed 2 women into Lake Washington, Seattle police say 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z If such contingencies were sufficient, though, there’d be no need for debt collectors or other strong-arm tactics. Column: A new law aims to protect you from surprise (read: bonkers) medical bills 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z In Mandalay, where the power goes out every day for hours at a time, the regime’s strong-arm campaign to collect electricity payments began in October. Pay Your Power Bill, Myanmar Soldiers Say, or Pay With Your Life 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z Rather, hoping to strong-arm Ukrainian leaders into obedience, Russia invaded and annexed one part of Ukraine and sponsored separatists in another. For Putin, Propping Up Allies Is Turning Into a Perilous Bargain 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z He said the idea is not to strong-arm or cajole. Undertakers, rabbis join global fight promoting COVID shots 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z Some referred to the system as a “backdoor” that governments around the world might strong-arm Apple into expanding into including content beyond CSAM. Apple scrubs controversial CSAM detection feature from webpage but says plans haven’t changed 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z It’s seeking their permission to react without needing the endorsement of all 27 when any person, company or country tries to strong-arm the bloc. EU unveils trade sanction plan to counter foreign coercion 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Officer tracked down Clark in less than nine minutes after receiving a call about the strong-arm robbery, and a short foot chase ensued, police said. Tennessee bank robber caught minutes after demanding cash with note on coffee filter: ‘Money in the drawer’ 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Pickup trucks continued to strong-arm market share as the pandemic hammered sales of traditional cars. Rivian’s Electric Truck Is a Cutie and a Beast 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Former Hoffa aide and strong-arm Joseph Franco in the 1987 book ″Hoffa’s Man.″ Jimmy Hoffa mystery: A look at theories as FBI investigates possible lead 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Who put it forth: Former Hoffa aide and strong-arm Joseph Franco in the 1987 book ″Hoffa’s Man.″ From serious to scurrilous, some Jimmy Hoffa theories 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z Analysts said they don’t expect European governments to be deterred from the strong-arm positions they are staking out, even amid protests. White House rejects return of lockdowns as Europe’s new shutdowns spark protests 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z Gingerly and carefully, Fox covers untouchable subjects such as Turkey’s price hikes, economic woes, rule-of-law deficit, and the government’s efforts to strong-arm opposition parties and municipalities. Opinion | Why Fox TV gives me hope for democracy — in Turkey 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z Efforts to strong-arm Vice President Mike Pence into using his ceremonial role to reject the results of the presidential election continued even after the assault on the Capitol when the shaken Congress reconvened. Opinion | Fresh reporting on Jan. 6 is a powerful rebuke to those minimizing events of that terrible day 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z The Chargers last weekend dominated the final minutes to strong-arm a victory away from Philadelphia on the road. Chargers-Vikings should be close encounters of the nail-biting kind 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z The tactic is meant to strong-arm far-left Democrats, who have linked the larger bill to the infrastructure deal, claiming that one cannot move without the other. Pelosi dares progressives to tank Biden’s infrastructure bill: ‘This is the legislative process’ 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Russia is using the censorship technology to gain more leverage over Western internet companies in addition to other strong-arm tactics and legal intimidation. Russia Is Censoring the Internet, With Coercion and Black Boxes 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Just as James landed Davis, an ideal sidekick, with a strong-arm blockbuster trade in 2019, Durant added Harden in identical fashion this past January. Analysis | LeBron James and Kevin Durant have built teams with title hopes and plenty of drama 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z We are learning more and more details about how Donald Trump tried to strong-arm Vice President Mike Pence to unconstitutionally refuse to confirm the election result. Beware Russia’s ‘managed democracy,’ Germany’s fragmentation 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z He was released from a Department of Corrections work release facility in March after serving time for theft and assault charges in connection with a 2018 strong-arm robbery, the charges say. Renton man shot by police is charged with murder, assault for triple shooting in Kent 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z And they did not want to leave a precedent that Beijing could strong-arm its way out of legal accountability. How the Huawei Case Raised Fears of ‘Hostage Diplomacy’ by China 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z Mrs. Pelosi will have to strong-arm the party’s left into backing down and helping pass the infrastructure, even if it eliminates any leverage they have to get moderate votes to pass the social welfare bill. Biden’s infrastructure bill still a bridge too far in rift between progressive, moderate House Dems 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Back then, the party often tried to co-opt rather than strong-arm business leaders, both to keep business under its thumb and help it claim credit for China’s economic miracle. An Insider Details the ‘Black Box’ of Money and Power in China 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z But the moderates folded after a series of strong-arm tactics by Mrs. Pelosi, including a non-binding pledge to bring the infrastructure deal up for a vote by Sept. 27. ‘Doormats’ for Pelosi: Vulnerable Democrats under fire over proposed tax hikes 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z "So, that's been it: He’s got a good arm, strong-arm quarterback who throws the ball." Giants' Jones looks to extend unbeaten streak vs. Washington 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z “So, that’s been it: He’s got a good arm, strong-arm quarterback who throws the ball.” Giants’ Jones looks to extend unbeaten streak vs. Washington 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z While the vaccine isn’t mandatory for players, the league set strict protocols for unvaccinated players and put forth other policies as a way to essentially strong-arm them to change their minds. The new abnormal: NFL’s new season carries sense of normalcy, differences 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z A high priority for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, is to empower Medicare to strong-arm drug companies into lowering the prices for seniors. Dems split over fed health help for elderly or poor in $3.5 trillion bill 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z “My concern here is the strong-arm tactics of MedStar to coerce the city to ignore procurement law, ignore the Contract Appeals Board ruling, to get its way,” Silverman said. Despite judge’s ruling, Bowser will extend MedStar’s Medicaid contract 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z In a statement Tuesday, McCarthy described the subpoenas as an effort “to strong-arm private companies to turn over individuals’ private data” and threatened retaliation from future administrations if the companies complied with the orders. Tech companies face pressure over January 6th subpoenas 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z He accused the Democrats of "attempts to strong-arm private companies to turn over individuals' private data," but the committee's preservation request doesn't yet rise to that level. McCarthy's "threatening" response to Jan. 6 committee could be criminal: former federal prosecutor 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Mrs. Pelosi attempted to strong-arm lawmakers into voting for a vague and ambiguous congressional rule to advance the package on Monday. ‘Shock and awe’: Pelosi intensifies pressure on moderate Dems to back $3.5 trillion spending package 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Finally, there’s a “labs” feature that lets you strong-arm apps into playing nice with this new system if they haven’t been updated to resize properly on a modern Android device. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 review: nearly normal 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Mrs. Pelosi, a California Democrat, attempted to strong-arm lawmakers into voting for a vague and ambiguous congressional rule to advance the package on Monday. Pelosi forced to retreat on $3.5T spending bill after pushback from moderate Dems, delays vote 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Many voters, including young adults in the emerging urban society of post-Taliban Afghanistan, were inspired by his plans to replace strong-arm and personality-cult politics with professionalism and merit. Afghan president sought modern reforms, forced out by insurgents 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z Cuomo’s strong-arm tactics, arrogance and intimidating manner have alienated many within his own party, fellow Democrats said. New York Assembly moves forward with Cuomo impeachment inquiry as the governor digs in, refusing to step down 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z The Mainichi Shimbun, a major Japanese daily, criticized what it called the government’s “strong-arm tactics” and said they could backfire, noting that support payments to help offset the small businesses’ losses were significantly delayed. What alcohol ban? Booze is free-flowing in Tokyo amid Olympics, despite pandemic prohibition 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z This kind of behavior has made Bashagha deeply unpopular among Libyans in other cities who have long resented Misurata’s strong-arm tactics. Qaddafi’s Son Is Alive. And He Wants to Take Libya Back. 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z We’re still learning the extent to which President Trump tried to strong-arm the Justice Department into helping him purloin the election. Opinion | Why Do Republicans Hate Cops? 2021-07-31T04:00:00Z The White House has studiously avoided talk of mandates at the federal level, fearing it would be counterproductive to strong-arm people who are resistant to vaccines in part because they don’t trust the government. U.S. COVID-19 coordinator says ‘door-to-door’ effort has been misconstrued 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z Residents are simmering over what they consider strong-arm tactics to get them off the island. Louisiana ‘climate refugees’ still awaiting resettlement after 5 years 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z The Biden administration has studiously avoided talk of mandates at the federal level, reasoning it would be counterproductive to strong-arm people who say they are resistant to vaccines partly because they don’t trust the government. Minneapolis’ Federal Reserve requires workers to get vaccinated 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z The committees say the Biden administration is trying to “strong-arm” Georgia into weakening its elections security as Democrats fail to advance their signature elections overhaul at the federal level. GOP leaders to intervene in DOJ lawsuit against Georgia 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z Some minority Republicans complained of what they saw as strong-arm budget tactics and pressed to be included in discussions about a broader state fiscal plan. Alaska House reaches agreement on state budget 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z Some minority Republicans expressed frustration with what they saw a strong-arm budget tactics and said they wanted to be included in talks on what pieces should be considered as part of a broader fiscal plan. Alaska House leaders hopeful for budget deal by Monday 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z Officers made three arrests that night, investigated a strong-arm robbery and broke up multiple fights, Seattle police said at the time. Two men charged in drive-by shooting after TikTok party at Seattle’s Golden Gardens 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z “Instead, ministers are ploughing ahead with plans to strong-arm care workers into taking the vaccine without taking seriously the massive blocks these workers still face in getting jabbed.” Unions react angrily to adult care home vaccination plans 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z It was criticized by some lawmakers as a strong-arm tactic. Alaska Senate delays action on proposed spending plan 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z “His strong-arm tactics present a direct challenge to a peaceful transition of power.” For Netanyahu, like Trump, Only ‘Fraud’ Can Explain His Defeat 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z For all the strong-arm tactics, DarkSide was not completely without a moral compass. Secret Chats Show How Cybergang Became a Ransomware Powerhouse 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z “Donald Trump won’t have to strong-arm our election administrators. The most radical fringes of the Republican Party sitting in the state legislature will be able to wipe out boards of elections.” Many state Republicans are moving to take more control of election results 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z They accuse the government of using strong-arm tactics to harass, intimidate and jail their supporters. Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z “It was more about working together than trying to strong-arm them,” he says. Millennial Money: Conquer phone call fears and save money 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z Fifty House members wrote to Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s CEO, demanding that the company stop its “strong-arm tactics” and “allow your employees freely to exercise their right to organize”. 'We deserve more': an Amazon warehouse’s high-stakes union drive 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z At all levels of the executive branch, administrators responded to Trump's strong-arm tactics by doubling down on their own resources. Trump waged war on the "Deep State." Can Biden's "good government" approach work now? 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z As hazard pay ordinances come under consideration nationwide, Kroger’s strong-arm tactics may place it on the wrong side of a hot-button issue. Column: Employers fight 'hero pay' as local officials come to workers' defense 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z But if China’s leaders were paying better attention to their new Biden administration counterparts, they would recognize this strong-arm strategy is doomed to fail. Opinion | China threw down the gauntlet to the Biden team on day one 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z But a close second involves the building just across the street: a Supreme Court transformed by strong-arm tactics — distorted, really — into a conservative juggernaut. Opinion | One of Trump’s worst legacies will be his transformation of the Supreme Court 2021-01-18T05:00:00Z The disastrous security failure is raising big questions, as activists say the treatment of the pro-Trump mob contrasts with strong-arm police tactics against Black Lives Matter demonstrators. Live: Election news updates, January 7: Biden confirmed as presidential election winner; Trump promises ‘orderly transition’ 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z Verdaillia Turner, who was in Conyers to help with canvassing, said she thought the president’s strong-arm tactic might help Democrats build momentum. As Georgians Prepare to Vote, Trump Interference Draws Rebuke 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z The Oklahoma Senate threatened to impeach him for his strong-arm tactics, though they didn’t follow through. Trump loyalists harboring martial law fantasies don’t know their history 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z His stalwart manservant, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., initially involved himself in Trump's attempts to strong-arm state officials into throwing out legitimate votes in order to help him win. Suddenly Republicans want norms, ethics and "civility": Are they actually psychopaths? 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z “She worked at the DOJ for a decade. She believes that one of Mueller’s top investigators, Andrew Weissmann, has a documented history of using strong-arm tactics to seek convictions, unethical behavior.” For Trump advocate Sidney Powell, a playbook steeped in conspiracy theories 2020-11-28T05:00:00Z Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, said he hopes the newly constituted court can strong-arm any potential hesitation from Chief Justice Roberts. Barrett confirmation sparks flood of Supreme Court-bound challenges from pro-gun groups 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z Mr. Gates, who received a 45-day jail sentence after cooperating with investigators, published a book last month accusing the special counsel’s team of using devious strong-arm tactics to pursue Mr. Trump and his allies. Trump’s Pardon of Flynn Signals Prospect of a Wave in His Final Weeks in Office 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z But several national governments, including India and China, adopted their own coercive policies which led to involuntary sterilizations and other strong-arm tactics and spawned anger and resentment. Dr. Reimert Ravenholt: A champion for public health and family planning 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z His wife accused Allen in a lawsuit of using strong-arm tactics to seize the Wengerts’ home in Fountain Valley. California murder-for-hire plot led by ruthless debt collector explored in new doc: 'He was pretty evil' 2020-11-06T05:00:00Z The main impact of the attacks to that point had been a spectacular backfire: the impeachment of Mr. Trump for trying to strong-arm the Ukrainian government into announcing an investigation into the Bidens. Their First Try Backfired, but Giuliani and Allies Keep Aiming at Biden 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z Actions like illegally changing locks, cutting off electricity, or otherwise trying to strong-arm a tenant out of a property are all examples of self-help evictions, the office said. AG warns about evictions without a court order 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z Can I assume that she would really have been so bold, so unabashed about carrying the Republican Party’s water within days of her arrival following the strong-arm tactics the party used to secure her confirmation? Opinion | What Does Amy Coney Barrett Mean for the Supreme Court? 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z They said McDonald’s harsh grading of stores and other “strong-arm” tactics drove a disproportionate number of Black franchisees from its system. McDonald's urges dismissal of Black former franchisees' discrimination lawsuit 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z Officials wanted “to protect the president from coming out and saying something stupid,” particularly since he was facing impeachment over his own efforts to strong-arm Ukraine’s president into investigating the Bidens. White House was warned Giuliani was target of Russian intelligence operation to feed misinformation to Trump 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z But critics see the measure as a last-ditch effort to strong-arm a tough law. Uber and gig companies spend nearly $200 million to knock down an employment law they don’t like - and it might work 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z Investigators said they heard from companies that Amazon used “strong-arm” tactics in negotiations. House investigation faults Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google for engaging in anti-competitive monopoly tactics 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z “Beijing is unlikely to condone the White House’s strong-arm acquisition,” China Daily wrote in its editorial. Judge pauses Trump's plans to remove TikTok from app stores 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z But in all likelihood, dystopian technology will not strong-arm us. We need to rethink social media before it's too late. We've accepted a Faustian bargain | Jeff Orlowski 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z Critics say the United States should not stoop to the strong-arm negotiating tactics that it criticizes other governments for using. TikTok says Oracle can review its source code, but deal won’t allow tech transfers 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z Trump should strong-arm the Senate into passing a bill that permanently bans drilling off our coasts. Editorial Roundup: Florida 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z The Treasury Department, he said, was maneuvering to use its lending authority to strong-arm the agency to adopt policies that would be “ruinous,” like raising prices and cutting back crucial services. Former Postal Governor Tells Congress Mnuchin Politicized Postal Service 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z Ms. de Havilland remained determined to break the studio’s strong-arm techniques. Olivia de Havilland, two-time Oscar winner and last surviving star of ‘Gone With the Wind,’ dies at 104 2020-07-26T04:00:00Z He is charged with strong-arm robbery and escape, as well as misdemeanor counts of resisting an officer without violence and obstructing a public street. Miami Black Lives Matter organizer faces felony charges after being accused of stealing flag from a pro-Trump caravan: report 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Senate Republicans, you'll recall, didn't really try to defend Trump's clumsy attempts to strong-arm Ukraine into assisting him in his re-election campaign. Impeach him again — this time over Zoom 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z His aide George Esparza said in one phone call that the councilman was going to “strong-arm everyone,” according to prosecutors. She's been by his side for years. Now an L.A. councilman's wife figures in FBI probe 2020-06-21T04:00:00Z Five months before Election Day, the president made clear that he would stake his reelection efforts on convincing voters that his strong-arm approach was warranted to quell the most intense civil unrest since the 1960s. Showdown: Law-and-order president versus protesters 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z By the time he hosted a nearly hourlong private conference call on Monday with a group of the nation’s governors, the president had reverted to the strong-arm language he favors when discussing law enforcement. As Trump Calls Protesters ‘Terrorists,’ Tear Gas Clears a Path for His Walk to a Church 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z The president’s suggestion that he might use funding to strong-arm “sanctuary” states into changing their policies toward the undocumented is a particularly noxious bit of posturing. Opinion | The next pandemic-response bill is likely to be the hardest-fought politically 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z This anti-Huawei campaign overlooks two hidden factors that may be more successful than trying to strong-arm allies: First, Huawei is an inefficient and sometimes sloppy software producer. Opinion | We may be dramatically overestimating China’s capabilities 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z The aim, she says, was "to strong-arm social media platforms to submit to government control and censorship". Is pandemic being used for power grab in Europe? 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z “Dialogue under fire and siege is only a strong-arm tactic that works in the interest of the military option,” Salam said. Security Council backs UN chief’s call for Yemen cease-fire 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z Helen Ferre, a spokeswoman for the governor, told the Herald there was no effort to strong-arm the newspaper. Herald: DeSantis lawyer pressured law firm not to file suit 2020-04-12T04:00:00Z Ike was said to have been personally repulsed by Johnson’s phony familiarity and back-slapping ways -- to say nothing of his penchant for corruption and strong-arm tactics. Wisconsin and the problem of too much democracy 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z The port’s actions are viewed as attempts to strong-arm the city. Port Aransas battles Big Oil to preserve its coastal vibe 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z But his edifice of power turned out to be fragile and dated, built on strong-arm rule, cronyism and an alliance with the West. Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian Leader Ousted in Arab Spring, Dies at 91 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z “Aside from its vulgarity, it is a veiled threat and a strong-arm tactic — something I don’t appreciate, particularly when it appears to also be directed at our staff,” Morrell said in the statement on Thursday. Some lawmakers upset about Valentine condoms, candy sent by Planned Parenthood 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z “I don’t get why a Cherokee governor is trying to strong-arm Native American people in this state.” Oklahoma’s Tribes Unite Against a Common Foe: Their Cherokee Governor 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z And yes, it's the kind of rule by strong-arm fiat that was practiced by Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany. Can we stop tiptoeing around the fact that Trump is behaving like a dictator? 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z Trump imagines that the Arab dictators he has cultivated will strong-arm the Palestinians into swallowing this deal. Opinion | Trump is no friend of Israel, even if he says otherwise 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z Soon after, Brazilian authorities raid Buscetta’s lavish home and, in one of the film’s more singular sequences, alarmingly strong-arm the capo for a confession. Review: Marco Bellocchio’s Italian gangster epic ‘The Traitor’ feels bloated 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z “Look, I don’t want to talk about it,” he said, asking me to strong-arm one person in particular. The Outer Worlds’ dystopian future is far off, but it’s not impossible 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z The House’s impeachment inquiry concluded that the ambassador was ultimately removed in 2019 as part of Mr. Trump’s attempt to strong-arm Ukraine to announce investigations of his political adversaries. Branding Trump a Danger, Democrats Cap the Case for His Removal 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z They said his rap sheet shows five “strong-arm” robbery convictions in South Carolina. Accused bank robber sprung under New York's new bail reform law sent to jail 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z That was inaccurate - he was arrested for strong-arm robbery but not armed robbery - but no one caught the mistake at the time. Court: Man properly sentenced despite inaccurate history 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z If endorsing strong-arm tactics while opposing a conservative military strategy seems complicated, that is the new normal under Mr. Trump. Fox Host’s ‘America First’ Shift Makes an Exception for Trump’s Iran Strike 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z “Will Leader McConnell, breaking precedent, strong-arm his caucus into making the first Senate impeachment trial of the president in history that heard no witnesses?” he asked. Pelosi threatens to delay sending impeachment case to Senate until McConnell agrees to "fair trial" 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z She said the impeachment process – which showed Trump sought to strong-arm Ukraine into investigating a political rival – didn’t persuade her and was just “firing up” the president’s base. 'It's all made up': Trump's Michigan supporters defiant as House votes to impeach 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z She called it an “unlawful attempt to strong-arm Chris’ Estate into turning over certain audio recordings created by Chris before he passed away.” Chris Cornell’s widow, Vicky, sues Soundgarden over royalties, unreleased recordings: report 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Earlier, countries had complained that the United States was using its clout as the world’s No. 1 economy to unilaterally impose trade sanctions and to strong-arm other countries into limiting exports to America. World trade without rules? US shuts down WTO appeals court 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z No one forced him to try to strong-arm a foreign government into helping his bid for reelection. Opinion | Trump is impeaching himself 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z And it shows a president who did this to strong-arm a foreign leader into smearing one of the president’s opponents in our ongoing election season. Key Excerpts From Legal Scholars’ Arguments on Impeachment 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z Time and again during the impeachment hearings, House Republicans sought to distract from, or even justify, Mr. Trump’s attempt to strong-arm Ukraine by floating the specter of Ukrainian saboteurs. Editorial Roundup: US 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z And it shows a president who did this to strong-arm a foreign leader into smearing one of the president's opponents in our ongoing election season. The case for and against impeaching Trump 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z She wrote the evidence shows Trump sought to “strong-arm” Zelenskiy into smearing one of his opponents. Factbox: 'A king on American soil' - witness testimony in Trump's impeachment hearing 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z The strong-arm pursuit of desired trademarks is not an uncommon tactic for businesses that are expanding into new categories. Opinion | As Backcountry.com discovered, outdoor-recreation fans are joining together 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z The motive, witnesses said, was to strong-arm Ukraine’s new government into investigating Trump’s political opponents in the last election and the next. White House, GOP embraced 'fictional narrative' on Ukraine, witness warns as impeachment hearings wrap 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z That would be the claim that Trump withheld military aid from Ukraine not to strong-arm that nation's leaders into boosting his re-election campaign, but because of a generalized opposition to "corruption" in that nation. Marie Yovanovitch testifies — and kneecaps a central Trump defense 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z GOP lawmakers argued that Kent and Taylor have never spoken directly to Trump — and therefore cannot say with confidence that he tried to strong-arm a U.S. ally into doing him political favors. Democrats sharpen impeachment case, decrying ‘bribery’ as another potential witness emerges linking Trump to Ukraine scandal 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z And there was an “irregular channel” — one of several terms the day’s proceedings added to the lexicon of scandal — working, in his testimony, to strong-arm that government into helping President Trump get re-elected. A Tale of an ‘Irregular Channel,’ Playing on Many Channels 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z The answer is likely money: In the spring, President Donald Trump suspended all U.S. aid to Guatemala in an effort to strong-arm its government into halting northward migration. The U.S. will soon dump many asylum seekers in Guatemala 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z When I arrived there this time, a Catwoman in minimal costume — really just tight-fitting black clothes, black cat ears and goggles — was screaming at police who told her she couldn’t strong-arm tourists for tips. How Hollywood Boulevard's star Superman wound up homeless, then dead in the Valley 2019-11-09T05:00:00Z But human rights advocates say that ASEAN’s neighborliness should not be used to justify strong-arm politics. With a Smile, Southeast Asian Nations Protect an Authoritarian 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z At some point, the focus will be on the central question of whether it's OK for a president to strong-arm foreign leaders into backing his lies in order to cheat at an election. Be careful what you wish for, Republicans: Now impeachment starts for real 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z Stephanie Grisham, Trump’s press secretary, imperiously announced that the White House would also strong-arm federal agencies to end their subscriptions to the papers, noting that this would be “a significant cost saving” to taxpayers. Opinion | Extra, Extra! Prez Won’t Read All About It 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z If Trump had been hoping to strong-arm the Taliban into accepting last-minute changes, or to stage a public rapprochement between them and Ghani, he grossly underestimated the situation’s delicacy. The Shattered Afghan Dream of Peace 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z Morales’ critics say he is straining the country’s democratic system to stay in power, alleging the president and his allies use strong-arm tactics against those who oppose them. Explainer: Bolivia's 'Evo' - socialist icon or would-be dictator? 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z An independent cabby courts another cabby’s daughter during a strong-arm taxi war. Movies on TV this week: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z Now the Saudi government, with help from the Enquirer, was “trying to strong-arm an American citizen.” Is Amazon Unstoppable? 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Republicans know there's no good defense of Trump for trying to strong-arm the Ukrainian government into manufacturing conspiracy theories in order to derail the presidential ambitions of former Vice President Joe Biden. Cowardly Republicans learn the hard way: Donald Trump was never their friend 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z For Mr Modi, a PR triumph and picture with the president of the United States may help him shrug off the criticism over his recent strong-arm polices at home. Trump praises Modi at ‘historic’ Texas rally 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z The popular demand for strong-arm leadership was also underlined in August with the controversial appointment of Major-General Shavendra Silva as the new head of Sri Lanka’s army. Struggling Sri Lankans yearn for a strongman to lure back lost tourists 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z Despite Shnurov’s critical stance on many of Russia’s political developments over the years, he said he did not believe Putin is an autocrat whose strong-arm rule is ruining Russia. How Russia's biggest rock star gets away with speaking truth to power (aka Putin) 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z They funded ostensibly independent professional organisations that were instrumental in the introduction of policies that led hospitals and clinics to strong-arm doctors into prescribing narcotics. Drug makers conspired to worsen the opioid crisis. They have blood on their hands | Chris McGreal 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Newsom criticized the president for trying to impose his will on private industry, saying it was a strong-arm tactic expected in “crackpot, Third World countries” and not the United States. Newsom calls Trump's effort to scuttle California's auto emission standards 'pathetic' 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z As the economy deteriorates and opposition to his rule intensifies, Mnangagwa’s government is increasingly resorting to what critics say are strong-arm tactics. Police patrol Zimbabwe capital before anti-government demos 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z The prime minister said that in arguing for a civil penalty he was not trying to strong-arm Ms. Wilson-Raybould, but was acting out of concern for thousands of jobs in Canada. Trudeau Violated Ethics Law in SNC-Lavalin Case, Watchdog Finds 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z “It is quite clear that bad actors in the White House are doing all they can to strong-arm the Department of Homeland Security and stand in the way of any progress or agreeable solution.” Nancy Pelosi, Democrats approve border bill 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z They must hope that Mr. Erdogan’s strong-arm move backfires and that he again loses Istanbul when the new vote is held next month. Opinion | Istanbul might again reject Erdogan’s authoritarianism 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z Or Mr. Trump might have managed to persuade an associate to strong-arm the department. Opinion | Trump is accused of gross abuse of his office. We’re not talking about the Mueller report. 2019-04-21T04:00:00Z Defense attorneys strongly oppose such an order, calling the request “draconian,” “unfounded,” and a “strong-arm” tactic. Video of Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman becomes legal issue in admissions scandal 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z “The government’s strong-arm approach to changing criminal laws by executive fiat will continue to be strongly opposed,” the group said in a statement. Bump stock ban takes effect as opponents await word from Supreme Court 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z But she has also been the subject of strong-arm tactics and often-vile abuse, with threats so serious that she has had to hire security. In Slovakia, Unlikely Presidential Candidate Signals a Backlash Against Populism 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z Cohen said his actions for the president ranged from criminal to petty, including an order by Mr. Trump to strong-arm schools to keep his grades and SAT scores secret. Michael Cohen testimony lacks Trump-Russia collusion proof Democrats sought 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z The policy, widely regarded as a strong-arm attempt by the government to discourage immigration, resulted in almost 3,000 migrant children being forcibly separated from their families. Thousands of migrant children allegedly sexually abused in US custody 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Sweeney said one of the spots around budget time sent a message that Murphy was trying to strong-arm his agenda through the Legislature, rather than work with legislators. NJ weighs requiring donor disclosure for independent groups 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z There are plenty of examples of government officials using the notices to try to strong-arm newspapers over their coverage. A Community Newspaper Gets Tough on a Village. The Village Pulls Its Ads. 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z U.S. business groups broadly support the Trump administration’s decision to confront China over its strong-arm tech policies. From corn to Apple: The cases behind the US-China standoff 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z Instead, he's sorry that he miscalculated in believing that he could use the threat of moving the team to strong-arm the city into giving him massive sums of money for a new arena. Howard Schultz's driveway debacle: This is why he shouldn't be president 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z At your most powerless, you think if only you could strong-arm your way to beauty it would erase the ugly in your life. It's a lie that beauty is power. So why did I let my parents talk me into a nose job? | Desiree Akhavan 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z Roger Stone on Friday slammed special counsel Robert Mueller as a “rogue prosecutor,” comparing his tactics to strong-arm methods used by the Soviet Union. Roger Stone calls Mueller a ‘rogue prosecutor’ and America the ‘new Soviet Union’ 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z “He could be crafty with you. He could big-boy, strong-arm you, finesse you. He’s got it all in his game. It just depends what route it is. As far as that, the guy’s a man-child.” True Grip: How Michael Thomas became the best receiver in the NFL 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z The wall was “an attempt to strong-arm and humiliate Mexico that is unacceptable and incompatible with international law,” he wrote in a Washington Post op-ed in 2017. Mexico’s president has chosen not to comment on Trump’s border wall. Why? 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z But they disagree with the President Trump’s strong-arm tactics, such as tariffs to pressure China. Global Trade Tensions Boil Over at Staid W.T.O. Forum 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z The raids were the latest strong-arm actions taken by the government of President Daniel Ortega. Nicaraguan police raid NGO offices, seize records 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Even some national Democratic leaders have criticized the plan, fearing that it undercuts Democratic efforts to attack what they term Republican strong-arm tactics in state capitals across the country. Democrats in New Jersey Have a Firm Grip on Power. They Want Even More. 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Conservatives see decisions to prosecute them — on tax charges not remotely connected to Russian collusion — as the Justice Department’s and Mr. Mueller’s strong-arm tactics. Manafort, Cohen were prosecuted for tax matters that could have been resolved by civil settlement 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z Political niceties and the presumption of some common decency, it turns out, are often simply no match for the right’s strong-arm tactics and willingness to rig the system to its own advantage. Doug Ford reveals Canadian right's disdain for constitutional norms | Luke Savage 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z Religious zealots and strong-arm leaders rule the greater part of the Middle East. Welcome to the ultimate escape room 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z Those tariffs, which stemmed from a Commerce Department investigation similar to the one involving cars, are seen in Brussels as a strong-arm tactic. Could Oysters Ease Trade Tensions With U.S.? European Leaders Hope So 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Other presidents tried to quietly strong-arm the Fed — for their own political purposes, to be sure. Trump’s M.O., now trained on the Fed: Bully, demean, undermine 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z The Trump administration has consistently "encouraged strong-arm tactics and unconstitutional practices by police," she said, according to the Associated Press, "The solutions to violence in Chicago are not going to come from Donald Trump." Trump pilloried for “clueless” suggestion to implement stop-and-frisk in Chicago 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z The strong-arm tactics have worked on occasion, including as recently as this year. Josh Norman says Earl Thomas’ frustration with Seahawks understandable 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z He’s fooling himself if he believes the same strong-arm tactics will work against China. Learning the wrong lessons from Trump’s rebranded NAFTA 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z Populism, the far right, and strong-arm leaders are on the rise, globalization is fading, and public trust in governments and institutions is waning. Ten years after Lehman, spotting the next crisis: McGeever 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z But under LBJ’s strong-arm tactics, the principled Martin eventually buckled. Trump’s M.O., now trained on the Fed: Bully, demean, undermine 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z “To protect themselves, they strong-arm people on the street,” the official said. How the Trump administration went easy on small-town police abuses 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z Taiwan’s government accused Beijing Tuesday of strong-arm tactics. El Salvador Recognizes China in Blow to Taiwan 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump helped his allies in Congress to strong-arm the Justice Department to hand over internal documents related to the Russia inquiry. Revoking Clearance, Trump Aims Presidential Power at Russia Inquiry 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z Trudeau faces considerable domestic political pressure to stand up to Trump — unpopular in Canada — and his strong-arm tactics to extract trade concessions. Trump administration nearing deal with Mexico on revised NAFTA — but issues with Canada remain 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z The movie becomes a case study in human behavior, showing how strong-arm tactics, sentimental appeals and simple supply and demand each affect the way communities develop and thrive. Review: Epic Chinese comedy-drama ‘The Island’ rides crazy waves of social engineering 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z “The risk is if the U.S. administration’s gamble to strong-arm China into giving into all U.S. demands without some U.S. compromise only leads to successive rounds of higher & higher U.S. tariff impositions.” Trade war: China retaliates, announcing tariffs on more U.S. goods will start Aug. 23 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z “If you are a foreign-service-national investigator especially, the odds of the host nation, your own country’s intelligence agency, trying to sweet talk or strong-arm you for information is virtually 100 percent,” Rubincam said. Russian at U.S. Embassy fired, suspected of spying 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z The SEC said in a civil case that Kilpatrick was part of a scheme to strong-arm a city pension fund businessman for private flights, concert tickets and other perks. Judge adds to money owned by imprisoned ex-Detroit mayor 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z There was no report of injury in what police described as a strong-arm robbery. Robbers take $30,000 worth of merchandise from Chevy Chase Gucci store 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z Police described the theft as a strong-arm robbery, meaning no weapons were shown. Police: 7 rob Saks of $30K in Gucci merchandise near DC 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z Although lobbyists from the baby food industry attended the meetings in Geneva, health advocates said they saw no direct evidence that they played a role in Washington’s strong-arm tactics. U.S. tried to block breast-feeding resolution by World Health Organization 2018-07-08T04:00:00Z Barring a last-minute breakthrough, the Trump administration will impose tariffs this week on $34 billion in Chinese products that have benefited from China’s strong-arm policies. Why they fight: US and China brawl over high technology 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z Prosecutors said in court records that Sintay had committed a second-degree felony strong-arm robbery and that he had confessed to the offense. Jogger who trashed homeless man's things charged with robbery in new dispute 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z One Washington Post columnist predicted that “there will be no Trump collapse” while others are expressing concern that Mr. Mueller’s investigation — his dawn raids and strong-arm tactics — don’t play well in Peoria. Opinion | If There’s a Red Wave Election in 2018, This Will Be Why 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z Leave it to Trump to try to strong-arm the invisible hand. Opinion | Faced with the free market, Trump takes out the shackles 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z The United States and China are poised to impose tariffs on up to $200 billion worth of each other’s goods in a battle over Beijing’s strong-arm efforts to overtake U.S. technological supremacy. From distillers to farmers, trade war would cause casualties 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z Last August, Lighthizer began an investigation into Beijing’s strong-arm tactics to challenge U.S. technological dominance. US, China agree to cut American trade deficit 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z The lack of strong checks and balances to ensure a “rule of law” are largely a legacy of his own strong-arm tactics decades earlier, risk assessment consultancy Verisk Maplecroft said in a research note. Opposition election win in Malaysia ups economic uncertainty 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z Pink made me rethink all my beliefs about my work ethic — stuff like working long hours is admirable or that I should be able to strong-arm my afternoon penchant for sleepiness. 8 great ways to spend your next work break | Produced by Advertising Publications 2018-05-01T04:00:00Z The letter may have seemed like an uncharacteristically gentle nudge from the governor, who is usually known more for strong-arm tactics than coaxing. ‘These Are Not Usual Days’: Cuomo Urges Felder to Rejoin Democrats 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z Stanton said he holds no enmity toward Jeter, who tried to strong-arm him into accepting a trade to St. Louis or San Francisco, threatening to hold onto him through a lengthy rebuild of the Marlins. Giancarlo Stanton Bothered by Pressure? No. Furniture? Maybe 2018-04-15T04:00:00Z Some executives who have dealt with MoviePass complain that the company has used strong-arm tactics, including blocking theaters from its app, to pressure exhibitors to share a cut of their sales. MoviePass, the $9.95-a-month cinema subscription service, could shake up the film industry — if it survives long enough 2018-04-14T04:00:00Z We were disappointed this week at the political strong-arm tactics and lack of leadership shown by high-ranking members of the state Senate, namely Majority Leader Jim Denning and President Susan Wagle. Recent Kansas editorials 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z The indictment alleges that members committed strong-arm robberies and assaults to protect their territory. National Digest: April 7, 2018 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z The indictment alleges that members committed strong-arm robberies and assaults to protect their territory against rival gangs. Alleged gang members charged in San Francisco area killings 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z The indictment alleged that members of the 19th Street/16th Street Sureños gang commit strong-arm robberies and assaults and "engage in violence together to defend their collective territory against rival gangs." 10 alleged Sureños gang members charged in 7 Bay Area killings 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z The Kremlin must walk a tightrope in this election: garnering enough support to confirm its validity, while avoiding the kinds of strong-arm tactics that prompted widespread anti-government protests after parliamentary elections in 2011. Russia tries to entice voters to polls to prop up Putin's legitimacy 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z But it appears Wagle continued the strong-arm tactics, and they were motivated by politics, not by a desire to find a solution on school funding. Recent Kansas editorials 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Elsevier was leading the way among publishers with its strong-arm tactics From publishers’ perspective, it only made sense. Meet the pirate queen making academic papers free online 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z For years, owners used their team’s popularity or perceived economic importance to strong-arm government officials. Welcome to the Neighborhood: America’s Sports Stadiums Are Moving Downtown 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z European competition officials are also looking at whether dominant companies strong-arm customers into handing over personal information, or use data-analysis tools to program systems to collude with rivals on prices. EU Competition Chief Tracks How Companies Use ‘Big Data’ 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z Last month, Kennedy complained that the White House was trying to strong-arm nominees through the Senate without taking senators’ opinions into consideration. Trump’s push to fill courts with conservative judges hits first speed bump 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z My father, a Latino, obviously wasn’t fluent either, but he would strong-arm my brother and me into appreciating our culture. Opinion | Donald Trump Would Make a Terrible Navajo 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z But it wasn’t the first time the publisher had pulled these strong-arm tactics. Meet the pirate queen making academic papers free online 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Outside the government, however, many observers saw it as yet another strong-arm move by Mr. Maduro to consolidate power. Politics Shadow Arrests of Citgo Executives in Venezuela Graft Inquiry 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z Hundreds of apartment buildings went up, sometimes on purchased plots, sometimes on vacant lots that strong-arm characters claimed and dared anyone to evict them from. Border Homes, in Jerusalem but Not, Face an Existential Deadline 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z The trade-off, though, is that it’s easier for campaigns to strong-arm these voters. California Editorial Rdp 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z For supporters of the government, such strong-arm tactics in response to Catalonia’s declaration of independence is a necessary defence of the rule of law. In Spain, democracy and law are being reduced to hollow shells | Kenan Malik 2017-11-04T04:00:00Z And reflects what is going on at the 'macro' level as well: an attempt to strong-arm us into submission to reactionary aspirations... Opinion | The Trump Administration’s Power Over a Pregnant Girl 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z They disrupted the USA, among others, with some strong-arm tactics on the road to Russia – perhaps recalling Honduras’s performance at Brazil 2014. World Cup 2018 power rankings: Germany on top among qualified 23 | Nick Ames 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z “They use strong-arm tactics in order to get the things they want from local government,” said Foglesong, a critic of the company. Is Disney paying its share in Anaheim? The money battle outside the Happiest Place on Earth 2017-09-24T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Dany still owns two dragons, and could always strong-arm her way onto the throne if she really wants to — but knowing she doesn’t have the absolute moral right anymore will severely undercut her certainty. Is there any upside if Jon Snow learns about his lineage? 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z We are in the world of strong-arm geopolitics, where people can be made to fear for their lives. Toilet jokes are hard to make when Justin Gatlin’s gold leaves a bad smell | Richard Williams 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z And reflects what is going on at the 'macro' level as well: an attempt to strong-arm us into submission to reactionary aspirations. Opinion | The Trump Administration’s Power Over a Pregnant Girl 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z But the opposition is struggling to regain its footing in the face of the government’s strong-arm tactics and the re-emergence of old, internal divisions. Venezuela troops surround prosecutor’s HQ as foes targeted 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z But the opposition is struggling to regain its footing in the face of the government's strong-arm tactics and the re-emergence of old, internal divisions. Venezuela's chief prosecutor, a Maduro opponent, is ousted and replaced with a government loyalist 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z It is difficult, in the best of circumstances, to strong-arm an octogenarian war hero battling brain cancer. Behind Legislative Collapse: An Angry Vow Fizzles for Lack of a Viable Plan 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z The incident adds to concerns among some young people about the nation’s strong-arm tendencies. Singapore is orderly, civil — and aghast over a family feud 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z Those who are not already gang members are vulnerable to the strong-arm recruiting efforts of MS-13 in the county, law enforcement agents said. The Gang Murders in the Suburbs 2017-07-12T04:00:00Z Users are placed amongst a group of digitally-rendered migrants—all dehydrated, wounded, exhausted—and witness the blinding spotlights of helicopters overhead and the strong-arm tactics of border control agents. Immersive experiences, the future of philanthropy 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z That leaves the president’s legal strategy to be overseen by Kasowitz, who is known for his boastful nature, strong-arm tactics and loyalty to Trump. Trump’s legal dream team falters as D.C. heavyweights take a pass 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Some insurance executives have said that administration officials have tried to use that threat to strong-arm them into supporting the Republican bill, Levey reported. A glowing orb and a not-so-glowing review of the GOP healthcare bill: Trump's week was filled with events he didn't control 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z Beauregard responded in a letter and a Facebook post that it was the mayor who was engaged in wrongdoing, with “strong-arm” tactics that attempted to hide the truth from the public. Judge says lawyer for Mayor Ed Murray’s accuser must pay $5,000 for ethics violations 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z Mainstream gay activists abhorred Weinstein’s strong-arm tactics, fearing he might alienate suburban voters. The C.E.O. of H.I.V. 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z “You can’t sue somebody for a drug debt. The only way to get your money is through strong-arm tactics, and violence tends to follow that,” Sessions told reporters. Who just made the case for drug legalization? Drug-warrior in chief Jeff Sessions, that’s who 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z So far the toll is up to six deaths, 200 injuries and 538 arrests, and Iglesias blames strong-arm repressive tactics of police and the national guard for the violence. 'I won't let fear stop me': A Venezuelan opposition leader fights on against an embattled president 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z And, in a case that became public in early 2015, McCord was recorded attempting to use his position as state treasurer to strong-arm donations to his failing gubernatorial campaign. Bribery trial paints stark picture of Pennsylvania politics 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z On that project, Yusuf worked with a wealthy Kazakh businessman who has ties to the strong-arm leader of that country. ‘Turkish Trump,’ a Hotel Plan and a Tangle of Foreign Ties 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z The district attorney dropped a strong-arm robbery charge. Victim’s friends: Punishment too light in Jackson killing 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z Yet among the homeless themselves — who would presumably be the victims of such strong-arm tactics — it doesn’t rate a mention? Homeless have some news for both the right wing and the left 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z These must be seen for what they are: the strong-arm tactics of an authoritarian. The White House's radical attack on the First Amendment cannot go unanswered | Lawrence Douglas 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z He’s not much on alliances, preferring to strong-arm other nations into supporting the U.S. “for their own good.” Will Trump and Bannon drag us into another big ground war? It could happen sooner than we think 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z But they also see his strong-arm tactics on trade as worrisome. Trump on jobs report: 'It's going to continue, big league' 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z Given the new administration’s hostility to dissenting voices and willingness to strong-arm corporations, we need independent and responsible media outlets more than ever before. How to Save CNN From Itself 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z But beyond a barometer of antitrust, the deal is also being closely watched for Mr. Trump’s strong-arm approach to media — particularly to organizations whose coverage he dislikes. AT&T Chief Visits Trump With Time Warner Deal Looming Large 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z If he tries to strong-arm Nato members, as he promised in the campaign, his motives will be questioned. Fictional or not, the Trump dossier affair is another win for Putin 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z But it would be a strategic mistake for Beijing to employ such strong-arm tactics in its attempts to bring Taiwan under heel, said Mr. Kazianis. China tests Trump with Taiwan breach 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z But rather than establishing a sense of common purpose, Trump continued Wednesday to strong-arm his party colleagues. President-elect Trump in news conference: At war with all sides 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z Previously, the nominations were made by the County Council, leading to a feud over what some considered strong-arm tactics. Fred L. Wineland, former Md. legislator and secretary of state, dies at 90 2017-01-07T05:00:00Z The dueling interactions of Trump and Pence with Congress offered an early preview of how the incoming White House may attempt to alternately strong-arm, cajole and tweet Congress into submission. One administration, two styles: Trump the brawler and Pence the cajoler 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z But last week’s session was a reversion to the strong-arm rule that Republicans decried in the 1980s. North Carolina’s jarring GOP power grab feels familiar 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z It is now trying to strong-arm Ms. Tsai into stating her support for “one China.” Dispensing With Tip-Toeing, Trump Puts Taiwan in Play 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z To protest Mr. Santos’s strong-arm tactics, the president of the Supreme Court, its entire civil division and the president of its labor division refused to attend the Thursday signing ceremony. Santos Goes Around Colombia’s Constitution 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z Rosenbaum claims to help strong-arm brands into responding to these requests. Amazon’s Marketplace merchants get help ‘poking the dragon’ for profit 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z Five teenage girls suspected of committing or attempting at least 10 strong-arm robberies in the Bay Area over several days were arrested this week when they were stopped in a stolen vehicle, authorities say. 'Crew' of five teenage girls responsible for string of strong-arm robberies in Bay Area, police say 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z For the telecom industry, Mr. Trump could usher in an era of deregulation, a change from what many companies viewed as a strong-arm era under President Barack Obama. Donald Trump vs. AT&T: A Signal Test of How Business Will Fare in New Washington 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z Local governments are heavily reliant on land sales for revenue, resulting in the common use of strong-arm tactics in housing demolitions. Chinese rally to farmer who killed official with nail gun 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z “We do not condone reports of illegal actions, but believe the majority of peaceful protesters are reacting to strong-arm tactics and abuses by law enforcement,” Mr. Archambault said. Obama steers clear as Dakota Access pipeline protests veer out of control 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z “The DOJ should be enlisted and expected to investigate the overwhelming reports and videos demonstrating clear strong-arm tactics, abuses and unlawful arrests by law enforcement,” tribe chairman Dave Archambault II said. Dakota Access pipeline protests grow: 127 arrested over weekend in police crackdown 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z Trump has also made a habit of attacking technology companies, such as Apple, openly suggesting that as president, he would strong-arm the company to build all its products in the U.S. Trump's Trade Tantrum 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z The committee’s top Democrat said in May the NFL tried to strong-arm the National Institutes of Health into taking the project away from a prominent researcher that the league believed was biased. GOP seeks review of claim NFL tried to sway concussion study 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z They then employed strong-arm tactics to try to control the movements of the American press all the while quarreling with senior members of the President’s delegation. Ted Cruz: Obama Must Not Fear Diplomatic Provocation 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z They reported deceptive marketing; strong-arm recruitment tactics; misleading information about costs, courses, graduation and job placement rates; inflated enrollment numbers; bait-and-switch schemes; subpar instruction; and more. Downfall of ITT Technical Institutes Was a Long Time in the Making 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z The late leader often justified his strong-arm tactics by highlighting the danger from Islamist militancy in the mainly Muslim country, which borders Afghanistan. Islam Karimov: Uzbekistan to bury its strongman leader - BBC News 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Every year Google tries a different tactic to strong-arm manufacturers and carriers into updating their phones. Android 7.0 Nougat review: great, but does it matter? 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z TCU coaches insist Hill is competing with strong-arm sophomore Foster Sawyer to be the starting quarterback. TCU proving it was a good choice for maybe-expanding Big 12 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z Putin hoped to strong-arm Ukraine into joining his Eurasian Economic Union, which Clinton had called an attempt to “re-Sovietize” areas of the former Soviet Union. The roots of the hostility between Putin and Clinton 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z “It’s not OK for somebody to push a fighter into a corner and strong-arm him to accept whatever the promoter wants,” Garcia said. Boxer Mikey Garcia doesn't shy from a good fight, even when it's against promotional giant Top Rank 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z In the Pyrenees and the Alps, Froome's teammates deployed their strong-arm tactics, riding at the front to set a punishingly fast tempo that prevented Quintana, Bardet and other pure climbers from attacking. No suspense at Tour? Blame Team Sky 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z In the Pyrenees and the Alps, Froome’s teammates deployed their strong-arm tactics, riding at the front to set a punishingly fast tempo that prevented Quintana, Bardet and other pure climbers from attacking. No suspense at Tour? Blame Team Sky 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z “That was a strong-arm move and that’s exactly what people were worried about with Trump,” he said. In a divided GOP, the lone uniter is Hillary Clinton 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z A newly discovered meat-eating dinosaur that prowled Argentina 90 million years ago would have had a hard time using strong-arm tactics against its prey. Fearsome Argentine dinosaur had pitifully puny arms 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z It reminds us anew of Bush’s own arrogance, recklessness, strong-arm politics and scorn for ideas — and of the apoplexy he provoked from liberals and Democrats who felt powerless to rein him in. Arrogance, recklessness and scorn for ideas — no, not Trump. George W. Bush 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Knowing our suburb, hiring lawyers — if they weren’t lawyers themselves — to strong-arm the superintendent. The Cincinnati Zoo gorilla, the Stanford case and why parenting is so complicated 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z The league’s conduct with the NIH was strikingly similar: a deficient and false process, with an attempt to strong-arm a predetermined result. The NFL acts as if it’s above science and the law — and that’s unacceptable 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z Pallone's report says the league tried to strong-arm the National Institutes of Health into taking the project away from a researcher that the NFL feared was biased. NFL doctor sends strong response to House report 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone says the league tried to strong-arm the National Institutes of Health into taking the project away from a researcher who the NFL feared was biased. Monday’s Sports in Brief 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z There will be a crackdown on extremist websites, hardliners will be kept from working with children, and the state will strong-arm councils failing to tackle radicalisation. The Cameron legacy 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z The case is part of a legal campaign by the city and state against landlords who strong-arm rent-regulated tenants out of affordable housing in order to raise rents. Your Monday Evening Briefing: Donald Trump, Rodrigo Duterte, Sumner Redstone 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z Aren’t the real monsters, therefore, the men and women enthralled by his outrageous charisma, his strong-arm bullying, his celebration of greed and manliness? The Case for Feeling Compassion Toward Trump Supporters 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z "I am no stranger to political pressure and to strong-arm tactics," Grassley said. Grassley, Garland reprise 1990s judicial confirmation fight 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z Second, they began a campaign, aided by their Republican allies in Congress, to strong-arm the Office of Management and Budget in the White House into requiring another public comment period on the rule. Rep. Raul Grijalva: How to Prevent the Next Oil Spill 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z It's a stark comparison to her movie counterpart Superman, who decimates half a city and continues to strong-arm complicated political situations across the globe with his type of good-willed vigilantism. Supergirl and the Flash delivered us from DC darkness with ice cream and hugs 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z Related: How a Mississippi bounce concert was shut down over anticipated twerking It’s a bizarre instance of strong-arm moralizing – one more than likely due to one jobsworthy official taking themselves a little too seriously. Twerking, waltzing and daggering – the dances that caused moral panic 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z Accusations of strong-arm tactics echo in El Alto, a large, indigenous city high in the Andes. Bolivia to Vote on Term Limits Amid Growing Doubts About Its President 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Lately, he has found his office contending with accusations of strong-arm tactics, questionable surveillance methods and prosecutorial decisions colored by local political considerations. Scrutiny for Suffolk County’s District Attorney Amid a U.S. Inquiry 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z His nickname was “The Hammer,” and he was called that because of the viciousness of his strong-arm tackling. Super Bowl: An event that defies the notion of American decline or proves it 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z Over this past weekend, Trump attempted to strong-arm Fox into dropping Kelly from the debate, and when that failed, announced he would skip it altogether. Throwback Thursday: In '11, Trump Praised Kelly, Chided Absent Candidates 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z That's because Donald Trump's strong-arm tactics and bullying ways may backfire in the aftermath of his decision to skip the Republican presidential debate in Des Moines Thursday. Trump Plays His Card but Will It Backfire? 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z The suit claims Fiat Chrysler used “strong-arm” tactics to get dealers to falsify sales reports to benefit the auto maker. Fiat Chrysler Shares Tumble on Growth Prospects 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z The Long Island Republican was convicted of trying to use his power to strong-arm payments and no-show jobs for his son. Another top politician conviction roils Albany 2015-12-12T05:00:00Z When China announced it was setting up an Asian Investment and Infrastructure bank, the US tried to strong-arm its allies in staying away, but 57 nations joined, including the UK. China remains biggest challenge for US - BBC News 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z As he became more entrenched in Richmond, he was recognized as an “orator extraordinaire,” according to the Roanoke Times, and as a legislator who favored humor and camaraderie over strong-arm tactics. Thomas W. Moss Jr., former speaker of Va. House of Delegates, dies at 87 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z DraftKings said in its lawsuit that New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was "using strong-arm tactics and defying the rule of law," accusing him of acting as judge, jury and executioner of the companies. Fantasy sports sites sue to keep doors open in NY 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z The Jisser family will not be coerced into accepting a sale agreement by the use of litigation as a strong-arm tactic.” 'We will be torn apart': the battle to save Silicon Valley's oldest trailer park 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z The consistent Republican front-runner admires Vladimir Putin, calls for strong-arm personal leadership on nearly every issue and wants to conduct a massive national roundup of people he considers undesirables, rapists and criminals. Trump hits a new low on immigration 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z Now sober and with renewed focus, Jones heads to London to reconnect with former colleagues and strong-arm them into working with him. Review: Unlikeable main character makes ‘Burnt’ a bad dish 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z He is surrounded by a clutch of key executives with budgets of tens of millions of dollars to run political campaigns, strong-arm Congress and influence elections. 'The NRA didn't tolerate dissent well': how the gun lobby stays on-message 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z “I see no difference between their strong-arm tactics on the Democrats and the gun lobby’s tactics on Republicans.” Campbell Brown’s insidious new lie: Charter schools, dark money and the war on teachers’ unions — and your kids 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z Israeli military affairs commentators questioned the value of the threatened lock-down, saying those determined to carry out attacks would still find ways to do so, while the strong-arm tactic could fuel more anger. Israel authorizes sealing off East Jerusalem areas in bid to quell violence 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z In the run up to the vote, the strong-arm ruler nominally eased pressure on opposition groups. Belarus' Dictatorial President Wins Fifth Term 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z German officials are at pains to stress their reluctance to strong-arm EU partners. After VW, Germany needs EU friends to join its party 2015-10-03T04:00:00Z "The strong-arm tactics the FBI has seen in this case are egregious and our investigation is far from over." Four Teamsters charged with Boston reality TV show extortion bid 2015-09-30T04:00:00Z How he’ll strong-arm these sovereign nations into paying our bills, he doesn’t quite bother explaining. Donald Trump, the Santa Claus of tax reform 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z This foreign strong-arm team put up a united front against those in Congress who oppose the appeasement agreement. Obama's Foreign Lobbyists 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z "It's a strong-arm tactic...almost like political extortion" she said. Exclusive: Mexico withheld millions in tax refunds from P&G, Unilever, Colgate 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z But strong-arm tactics are nothing new to public health. Readers Respond to Rise of the Tyrannosaurs 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z However, there is “escalating anger” in Washington over the “strong-arm tactics” – including intimidation and threats – allegedly being used by Chinese agents to bring fugitives home, the New York Times reported on Sunday. China lashes out at US after claims Beijing is deploying ‘covert agents’ 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z Maybe so, but that isn’t stopping many Colt shareholders from suspecting that Fidelity is trying to grab the company’s upside potential for itself — and using strong-arm tactics to do so. Fidelity Seen as Muscling Investors Out of Upside in a Telecom Deal 2015-07-24T04:00:00Z But straying from the pervading desire to strong-arm some Cool Runnings references into this preview, this Jamaica team is not a Cinderella story. USA and Mexico a game away from Gold Cup final – but beware the underdogs 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z About 10 minutes later, a sheriff’s deputy responding to the area found Tate and arrested him on suspicion of strong-arm robbery, officials said. Man accused of stealing money from girls' lemonade stand 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z It took only minutes for a sheriff’s deputy to find and arrest 18-year-old Santini Tate of Riverside on suspicion of strong-arm robbery. Man arrested on suspicion of lemonade stand heist 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z LePage’s strong-arm tactics have often backfired, observers say, pushing Republicans to join Democrats more often than not to override the more than 100 vetoes he has issued so far this session. Some in GOP fed up with Maine’s bombastic governor 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z Recognizing this fact, Republicans are becoming more desperate to justify the committee’s existence, and they are resorting to strong-arm tactics straight out of the partisan playbook of discredited GOP investigations of the past. Republicans must stop derailing the Benghazi committee 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z “We see the strong-arm bloc thinking, gaining momentum. All that undermines sustainable global development.” Putin Urges Reconciliation With Europe in Talks With Merkel 2015-05-10T04:00:00Z Holding trade hostage to them, though, would be sheer strong-arm politics. Harry Reid gums up the trade deal 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z But we should never forget the actions of companies that took people down — and then once they were down, hired other companies to strong-arm them with despicable collection actions. Stop doing debtors further damage 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z In February, two men who were arrested after a strong-arm robbery in Spanish Harlem in Manhattan turned out to be members of the auxiliary police — unarmed volunteers — posing as officers. A Suspected Police Impersonator Pulls Up Right Behind the Real Thing 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z But strong-arm tactics would probably backfire and reinforce the antivaccine movement, which is driven by fears that shots cause autism and other side effects. Hesitant Parents Can Be Nudged to Use Measles Vaccine 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z A trio of stories in the news are casting a spotlight on the growing clout of China’s largest Internet companies, whose strong-arm tactics are increasingly offending their customers. Alibaba, Baidu, JD.com Under Siege For Strong-Arm Tactics 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z Defense Secretary Ash Carter is gently chiding China for what he suggests is a strong-arm approach to territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Carter chides China over approach to territorial disputes 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z Corinthian even went so far as to “strong-arm” students into making loan payments while still in school, according to CFPB. 100 Students from a For-Profit College are Now Refusing to Pay Their Loan Debts 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z Don’t strong-arm uninterested colleagues into caring about March Madness. 5 Ways to Score March Madness Points at the Office 2015-03-24T04:00:00Z At the time, Brown was a suspect in a strong-arm robbery. Justice Department Said to Condemn Ferguson Police in Forthcoming Report 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z Perhaps it’s because the National Prayer Breakfast was designed to strong-arm national politicians into paying fealty to the religious right on pain of being accused of being anti-Christian. The 5 best right-wing freakouts over Obama’s 100 percent-true comments on Christianity 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z The incumbent’s campaign has been dogged by his poor record on security, something that Buhari, a former military dictator with a strong-arm reputation, has used to his advantage. Nigeria Delays Election — But is Boko Haram Really the Reason? 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z Skittles, the purveyor of colorful candies and quirky commercials, is taking a strong-arm approach in its first-ever Super Bowl ad. Skittles has strong-arm approach in first Super Bowl ad, from DDB Chicago 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z Critics complain about what they say are the Houthis’ strong-arm tactics, including storming government buildings and the homes and offices of their opponents. Houthi Rebels Abduct Aide to Yemen’s President 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z Masoli attended St. Louis for only one year, and only after he had been expelled from his previous high school, Serra High School, in San Mateo, Calif., for being involved in a strong-arm robbery. Jeremiah Masoli Watches Oregon Win and Laments What He Lost 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Police are alerting residents on the North Side of three strong-arm robberies that happened over the past week. Police warn North Side residents of strong-arm robberies 2015-01-10T05:00:00Z "The government doesn't want oversight," he said, adding that important financial information on projects is often only provided on the day of meetings and that government officials try to strong-arm the board. Failure to stop Petrobras scandal could haunt Brazil's Rousseff 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z And unlike the vast majority of intrusions into U.S. company networks, aimed at stealing data for commercial benefit or intelligence purposes, the Sony attack was intended to strong-arm the company into pulling the movie. U.S. attributes cyberattack on Sony to North Korea 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z But Uighur activists say that China's strong-arm tactics in Xinjiang - including cultural and religious repression - are fuelling tensions. Xinjiang city to ban Islamic veil 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z He said he wants to probe further on a recent inspector general’s report that found a senior contracting official leaked protected information while trying to strong-arm staffers into using reverse auction company FedBid. Veterans Affairs contracting scandals to be investigated 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z In fact, we seem to be moving in reverse these days, seeing more manifestations of strong-arm unilateral actions based on audacious calculations of narrow self-interest. The Heat Is On: Three Ways To Avoid Climate Armageddon 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z They say the Chinese government is increasingly adopting strong-arm tactics to yield technology-sharing or other arrangements beneficial to domestic industry. Intel to invest $1.6 billion in China factory 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z In other cases tried since his death, he appears in a far less flattering light — as a ruthless executive willing to strong-arm smaller companies. Star Witness in Apple Suit Is Steve Jobs 2014-11-30T05:00:00Z His critics claim he ruled as an authoritarian, employing strong-arm tactics to control his caucus and get his priorities passed. Longest-serving Maine lawmaker back for 24th term 2014-11-29T05:00:00Z Those strong-arm tactics may not be emblematic, but none of these companies is getting anywhere playing nice. Uber tests limits with reputation that it stops at nothing 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z Cuddy lives alone, despite attempts to strong-arm men into marriage. ‘The Homesman’ movie review: Don’t dare put Tommy Lee Jones in a box The real testament would be for CBS to not strong-arm distributors into doing their bidding, but rather let the customer base decide who they want to side with. CBS Warns Dish Customers of Potential Loss of Service in Latest Viewer Harming Carriage Dispute 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, foreign diplomats and many Myanmar analysts warn that the army is working to undermine the 2015 elections by buying off voters and training thugs to strong-arm people into voting for the military’s preferred party. Why Obama's Courtship of Myanmar Backfired 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z The conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch is seeking proof that Obama administration officials helped strong-arm two law firms into ceasing work on the House of Representatives' planned lawsuit against the administration. Did the White House Push Firms to Dump House Obamacare Lawsuit? 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z “This is a move to try to strong-arm Chief Jackson, to try to embarrass him into resigning,” the community leader said. Ferguson police chief, Thomas Jackson, to leave post, law enforcement officials say He tried a similar strong-arm tactic with a Boston bank president, who learned that government checks would be pulled from his bank unless young Roosevelt handled its insurance coverage. Prohibition and Profit: The Secret Kennedy-Churchill-Roosevelt Deals 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z Athletes, through no fault of their own, will again be used as window-dressing by strong-arm presidents. Column: With 2022 games, IOC turns magic into mush 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z But strong-arm tactics — like, “If you don’t set up one of these trusts, I will reduce what I leave you as an inheritance” — are also legal. Paying For College: What Every Parent (And Grandparent) Needs To Know About UTMA Accounts 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z Other Republicans said such an effort would be seen as a hostile strong-arm tactic that the party would not take lightly. First Draft. Political News, Now. - NYTimes.com 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z That’s a strong-arm tactic employed by fearful weenies who want to wield their power. How To Tell A Job Candidate "We're Not Hiring You" 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z The assessment recovery firm is a ruthless collection company specializing in strong-arm tactics with liens and foreclosures. Should association reserves be invested in a non-FDIC-insured firm? 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z Their complaints range from worries that foreign companies are being unfairly targeted by probes motivated by China's industrial policy aims to concerns over the use of strong-arm tactics by Chinese regulators. Treasury's Lew warned China on antitrust probes of foreign firms: WSJ 2014-09-14T04:00:00Z Their complaints range from worries that foreign companies are being unfairly targeted by probes motivated by China's industrial policy aims, to concerns over the use of strong-arm tactics by Chinese regulators. China's antitrust regulators defend probes; Qualcomm inquiry nearly over 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z They released his name nearly a week after the shooting, simultaneously releasing the store video and accusing Brown of “strong-arm” robbery. Michael Brown and Dorian Johnson, the friend who witnessed his shooting We have been told that the allegation that Brown committed a strong-arm robbery was irrelevant to the shooting that occurred minutes later. The role of the media in Ferguson Western companies do have a voice there, and the European Union Chamber of Commerce said China was using strong-arm tactics and appeared to be unfairly targeting foreign firms, according to a Beijing-datelined report from Reuters. German Car Makers In China Safe To Make Money, For A While Yet 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z If he did realize the two were suspects, it’s possible he thought they were therefore dangerous, even though no weapon was used in the “strong-arm” robbery, as police are calling it. How Strong Is the Legal Case Against Darren Wilson? Police said Brown was a suspect in the “strong-arm” robbery of a convenience store moments before he was killed. Key figures in the Ferguson, Missouri, shooting 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z Police say Brown had participated in a strong-arm robbery at a mini-mart shortly before his encounter with Wilson. No curfew tonight in Ferguson, Mo., as National Guard moves in 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z NW: On Friday, police released the information that Michael Brown was a suspect in a strong-arm robbery at a convenience store shortly before he was killed. ‘Electing a Black President Hasn’t Ended Discrimination’ Brown was killed Aug. 9 after an encounter with a police officer, recently identified by police as Darren Wilson, who was responding to a “strong-arm robbery.” Justice Department Will Conduct Another Michael Brown Autopsy 2014-08-17T04:00:00Z One of the stores attacked Saturday was the Ferguson Market, where police say Brown was involved in a strong-arm robbery minutes before he was killed. More violence, protests in Ferguson, Mo., over Michael Brown shooting 2014-08-16T04:00:00Z “Maybe they’re trying to separate the two events, because obviously a strong-arm robbery is not going to justify the use of deadly force.” Robbery matters little in shooting death of Michael Brown, experts say 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z Ferguson police also provided documents to reporters that appeared to indicate that Brown was confronted by Wilson after the 18-year-old was identified as a suspect in a “strong-arm” robbery. Ferguson Cops Tell Their Side of the Story 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z RH: As mentioned above, the implication of Mike Brown in a “strong-arm” robbery is deplorable in its transparency. ‘Electing a Black President Hasn’t Ended Discrimination’ The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China on Wednesday expressed its concern over the series of antitrust investigations, saying China was using strong-arm tactics and appeared to be unfairly targeting foreign firms. Qualcomm denies direct financial links with Chinese antitrust expert 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China on Wednesday expressed concern over a recent series of antitrust investigations, saying China was using strong-arm tactics and appeared to be unfairly targeting foreign firms. European firms express concern over China antitrust probes 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z His meaning was clear: ObamaCare attempted to strong-arm states into setting up their own exchanges. An English Lesson For Obamacare 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z Reid, embarrassed that he cannot strong-arm the Senate into passing the blank check President Obama demanded, is making a deceitful and cynical attempt to derail the House’s common-sense solution,” Boehner said late Tuesday. GOP Pushes Obama on the Immigration Border Crisis He Created 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z The Department of Veterans Affairs’ strong-arm tactic left Cannon as angry as Riviello was frightened. VA uses patient privacy to go after whistleblowers, critics say The direct garnishment rule is unsurprising given the Obama EPA’s attempt to “strong-arm” private citizens. EPA Wants to Garnish Your Wages 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z If the tech giants really cared, they would sponsor—or strong-arm—residential development near their sprawling, ever-growing campuses instead of busing their employees in from San Francisco. : The Mail 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z Executives and advocates for the indies say they are vulnerable to strong-arm tactics by Internet giants like YouTube, which has recently threatened to block some labels’ videos unless they sign new licensing deals. Small Music Labels See YouTube Battle as Part of War for Revenue 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z "YouTube are shooting themselves in the foot with their attempt to strong-arm independent labels into signing up to such low rates," said Billy Bragg. Billy Bragg blasts YouTube rates 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z Senate committee by a Portland crime figure and accused of using strong-arm tactics to control Seattle’s pinball and cigarette-vending trade. Colacurcio house for sale again, this time with a price break 2014-05-31T04:00:00Z Street marches and confrontations with security forces are a common occurrence in Bahrain, where the Shi'ite revolt continues despite strong-arm tactics used by the ruling al-Khalifa family. Iran denies role in Bahrain unrest, urges respect for human rights 2014-04-22T22:22:24Z Opposition lawmakers — all 52 of them — were absent, boycotting the vote to protest what they say are strong-arm tactics by the ruling coalition to push through a series of laws in parliament this week. Israel Passes Law Meant to Draft Ultra-Orthodox 2014-03-12T14:26:03Z Other Democratic allegations about Christie administration strong-arm tactics have surfaced in recent weeks, including Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer's charge that Christie withheld recovery funds for Superstorm Sandy for political reasons. Joint N.J. legislative committee probing Christie's 'Bridgegate' 2014-01-27T20:44:33Z Singer Billy Bragg and Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien are among those accusing Google-owned business of trying to "strong-arm" independent labels into accepting low fees. Billy Bragg blasts YouTube rates 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z Icahn, known for decades of strong-arm tactics including proxy fights against major corporations, appears to be stepping up efforts in the technology realm. Icahn takes another $500 million bite out of Apple 2014-01-23T23:10:05Z Icahn, known for decades of strong-arm tactics including proxy fights against major corporations, on Thursday again railed against an Apple board that he accused of lacking investment management experience. UPDATE 2-Icahn takes another $500 mln bite out of Apple 2014-01-23T21:20:27Z Known for decades of strong-arm tactics, including proxy fights, Icahn was diplomatically vague about exactly how he planned to proceed in his efforts with Apple. Icahn warns stock market could face 'big drop' 2013-11-19T07:29:39Z The push to keep games on TV seems to be driven by NFL teams waking up to the fact that the attempt to strong-arm fans into buying tickets may backfire. NFL Teams Are Realizing How Dim-Witted It Is to Black Out Games on TV 2013-10-15T15:01:00Z The proposal infuriated many in the audience, who saw it as a strong-arm tactic to engineer support for Ms. Golar Richie. In a More Diverse City, a More Diverse Slate of Mayoral Candidates 2013-09-09T03:33:59Z On Wednesday, amid a flurry of panicked dealing, the Central Bank tried and failed to strong-arm traders into selling the Syrian pound at a higher, preset price. Government in Syria Searches for Answers as Economy Crumbles 2013-07-13T16:28:45Z Amazon was furious with this strong-arm tactic, but quickly capitulated and moved to the agency model. Apple Found Guilty in E-Book Price Fixing Conspiracy Trial 2013-07-10T16:53:00Z He left Pakistan when the government launched a "clean-up" led by security forces, following allegations the MQM used strong-arm tactics against opponents. Arrest over politician's death 2013-06-24T14:10:24Z He said he supported the mayor’s “strong-arm tactics,” at least in this case. A Solution for a San Diego Cove’s Constant Odor: Bacteria 2013-06-22T01:57:37Z The Justice Department’s latest filings in the case also paint a picture of an Apple willing to use its power in mobile apps to strong-arm reluctant partners. U.S. Now Paints Apple as ‘Ringmaster’ in Its Lawsuit on E-Book Price-Fixing 2013-05-15T02:33:15Z Gee, with a motto like that, don't you think you are inviting scrutiny? lordofthefly Pretty decent point, but what trumps it is the audacity of the IRS to strong-arm any organization that pays its taxes. The Real IRS Scandal: A Blurry Line Between Social Advocacy and Politics 2013-05-14T23:35:30Z The murder rate has fallen by almost half and crime continues to drop, even though the police have avoided strong-arm tactics. Boston’s mayor: Dropping the pilot 2013-04-04T15:09:49Z "In my experience there were plenty of private landlords who had no truck with their tenants," he says, citing strong-arm tactics, refusal to do repairs and harassment. Prudential's move into private rental is throwback to early 20th century 2013-04-03T18:25:40Z That highlighted some of the policy risks in Latin America's largest country as the government used regulatory powers to strong-arm companies to invest more. Caution drives Brazil M&A deals to worst start since 2005 2013-04-02T12:59:57Z Rights groups say the revolt is driven by a volatile mix of religion, corruption and grievances against the strong-arm tactics of some local leaders against suspected militants and their families. Three militants shot dead in Russia's Dagestan: media 2013-02-17T09:26:30Z Just months after the SKS listing, Andhra Pradesh’s state government accused the industry of strong-arm collection tactics that drove some farmers to suicide. Microfinance in India: Road to redemption 2013-01-10T16:11:29Z Photograph: Rex Features Senate leaders were engaged in last-ditch efforts to secure a deal Saturday, as President prepared to strong-arm Congress into an up-or-down vote on a back-up plan to avert the looming economic crisis. Obama renews call to Senate leaders to reach fiscal cliff deal 2012-12-29T17:02:12Z Indeed, contentious claims over the health risks of consuming GM products fail to directly challenge the ruthlessness with which leviathans like Monsanto strong-arm farmers worldwide in order to expand their agricultural monopolies. Will the hot-button ballot measures pass? 2012-11-05T21:54:00Z Its announcement today to punish Microsoft for putting consumers first is an extreme measure designed to strong-arm companies that care about privacy. Microsoft Is Losing In A Bitter Battle To Protect Internet Users' Privacy 2012-10-10T16:57:10Z Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner laid out a plan that aims to strong-arm a federal agency into more tightly regulating the money-market fund industry. Geithner plan seeks stricter oversight of money-market funds 2012-09-28T00:55:16Z Ms. Engelbrecht has said her goal was not to stop the recall election, which had been backed by labor unions, but to prove to those behind it “that unions cannot strong-arm America.” In Search of Elusive Voter Fraud Buses 2012-09-17T03:57:24Z U.S. and British diplomats should read up on Latin American history before they try to strong-arm regional governments and their embassies. Gunboat Diplomacy Trap: How Ecuador Used Assange to School the Brits 2012-08-17T19:05:24Z He suggested any change, even if positive, would be preceded by traditional strong-arm tactics by the state. Seoul activist accuses China of torture at North Korea's behest 2012-08-06T10:32:54Z On Wednesday afternoon, Viacom decided to limit U.S. access to some online videos, in a move that DirectTV called a strong-arm tactic in the battle between the two firms. Online video wars: Aereo wins in court, Viacom shuts down streams 2012-07-12T01:16:44Z Democrats may seize control of the assembly through down-ballot recalls, preventing the governor from employing strong-arm tactics to muscle through controversial legislation. Uncompromised: Why Scott Walker Survived His Recall 2012-06-06T04:35:34Z Despite Amazon’s strong-arm tactics, it’s hard to fault the retailer for leveraging an opportunity in an industry ripe for disruption. Amazon Pulls 5,000 Books From Kindle Store 2012-02-24T15:59:44Z The strong-arm tactics in Greece’s “voluntary” debt write-off only add to those anxieties. Greece?s bail-out: Rescue fatigue 2012-02-23T11:11:35Z He did not like to use such "strong-arm" methods. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z The blanket cut serves notice upon everybody that once more the old strong-arm monopoly is in the saddle. The Wreckers 2012-02-14T03:00:26.817Z It’s also evidence of the strong-arm tactics employed by pro-abortion allies of Planned Parenthood. Komen Breast Cancer Group Reverses Decision That Cut Off Planned Parenthood 2012-02-03T18:56:39Z Thomas Carothers, vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a research organization in Washington, said strong-arm leaders everywhere were shaken when Arab Spring revolts ousted rulers. Davos 2012: Across the World, Leaders Brace for Discontent and Upheaval 2012-01-26T04:46:40Z The fighter credits what he learned doing prison time for strong-arm robberies for helping him overcome obstacles on the outside. At 47, Hopkins knows end finally near 2012-01-21T05:54:14Z For the NLRB’s decision reflects a victory not for common sense, but for strong-arm tactics. Labour relations in America: Boeing bullied 2011-12-15T16:00:44Z The rest is likely to entail a considerable amount of strong-arm work, and I'd rather not have you around. On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z AT&T is hoping to settle the Justice Department’s claim — or win in court — and use that victory to strong-arm the F.C.C. into approving the merger. DealBook: AT&T Spars With F.C.C. Over Withdrawal of T-Mobile Deal 2011-11-26T00:44:05Z A 1992 law gave police power to designate gangster groups as organised crime syndicates and clamp down on "grey zone" activities such as strong-arm debt collection. Analysis: Japan tries, again, to cut corporate ties to yakuza 2011-11-08T09:41:16Z Kessler alleged that the ultimatum was an effort to “strong-arm” them. NBA gives players until Wednesday to accept deal 2011-11-06T09:12:00Z But still, it is maddening to watch the machinations of another pro sports lockout in which the owners strong-arm the players union to save them from their own terrible business decisions. Leading Off: The N.B.A. Still Has No Opening Day ? Leading Off 2011-11-02T15:12:11Z Any strong-arm man could whale Albert over the head and throw him in the river. On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z “There have always been some guys on the left who have to be a little strong-arm,” he said. City Room: Playing the Occupation for Laughs 2011-10-27T20:00:09Z A little strong-arm play and a whiff or two of chloroform were all that was necessary. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z As an agent for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Mr. Kennedy, by his own account, infiltrated the Klavern in Stone Mountain and worked as a Klavalier, or Klan strong-arm man. Stetson Kennedy, Who Infiltrated and Exposed the Klan, Dies at 94 2011-08-30T04:04:30Z But one thing I will promise you, Matt—if there should be any need of strong-arm action, I'll call on you to do your share. Woodcraft or, How a Patrol Leader Made Good 2011-08-24T02:00:22.913Z This type of strong-arm politics was to be expected, I guess, but to be undermined by my own party? In book, ex-candidate Christine O?Donnell addresses ?I am not a witch? ad, faults GOP foes 2011-08-12T01:45:05Z Combined with Boehner’s strong-arm tactics, the incident seemed to sway more members to get on board. John Boehner and the politics of shame 2011-07-28T15:49:00Z Murphy and Deutsch trained their ticket representatives not to strong-arm people into buying plans they could not use, avoiding the yawning box seats like those at Yankees and Mets games in their expensive new playgrounds. For One Minor League Baseball Team, Never an Empty Seat 2011-07-02T16:20:28Z The company claimed Oracle was using "strong-arm tactics to coerce customers into replacing their HP servers with Sun servers they do not want". HP sues Oracle over chip dispute 2011-06-16T04:05:15Z The plaintiffs thus claim that without the programmers’ alleged strong-arm tactics, the distributors would offer individual channels — essentially “a la carte programming.” Ninth Circuit Rejects Alleged Cable TV Bundling Antitrust Claims 2011-06-08T17:07:48Z Ricci's critics say he's lawsuit happy and uses strong-arm tactics to weaken innovative rivals so he can buy them on the cheap or put them out of business. Nuance Plays Hardball in Voice Recognition 2011-05-19T21:00:00Z Much more successful have been above-ground fundamentalist groups, drawing on a different base for recruits, that use strong-arm tactics to push for Indonesia’s Islamization. Vigilantism Growing More Violent in Indonesia 2011-05-19T17:31:13Z But the terms of Greece’s debt may require it to pay back this debt in euros anyway, making such a switch much harder to carry out without these other strong-arm tactics. DealBook: Greece Has Ways to Fix Debt Woes, but All Lead to Misery 2011-05-17T23:36:59Z We are owed the money, we supplied a valuable service and when AT&T tried to strong-arm us, we told them where to go. Update: MagicJack Responds To FCC Ruling In AT&T Case 2011-04-12T18:48:18Z The Committee to Protect Journalists issued a statement saying it “condemns the Bahraini government’s strong-arm tactics, which effectively forced a change in a prominent paper’s editorial management.” The Saturday Profile: Editor Silenced, With the Help of Unreliable Sources 2011-04-08T23:36:52Z In the United States, it suffered rulings against it and in 2001 reached a settlement that prohibited Microsoft from certain strong-arm tactics. Antitrust Cry From Microsoft 2011-03-31T04:00:08Z The episode and others like it, the officials said, reflect a Libyan culture rife with corruption, kickbacks, strong-arm tactics and political patronage since the United States reopened trade with Colonel Qaddafi’s government in 2004. Shady Dealings Helped Qaddafi Amass Fortune 2011-03-24T04:50:05Z "I don't think they can convince consumers that ebooks themselves are worth the same as print books, therefore they effectively have to strong-arm them," he said. EU raids ebook publishers in price fixing investigation 2011-03-04T19:36:47Z "Apple is trying to repeat its strong-arm strategy that worked in Round 1" against the music industry, said Sarah Rotman-Epps, an analyst at Forrester Research. Apple's tablet dominance puts publishers in bind 2011-02-17T02:52:00Z Besides that, strong-arm methods don't never kill sweet love, but act just the opposite and make the infected parties more set on gettin' each other. Gullible's Travels, Etc. 2011-02-06T03:00:55.707Z Several diplomats said that their intervention on behalf of the Parliament was not necessarily the best outcome because now the Parliament was likely to look to them to strong-arm Mr. Karzai. News Analysis: Dispute With Parliament Leaves Afghan Leader Isolated 2011-01-27T01:33:55Z This might seem like a harsh remedy -- more strong-arm regulation from Washington. Deadbeat Companies Deserve an Obama Wakeup Call: Jonathan Alter 2011-01-21T02:06:12Z The transformation of what began in mid-December as a wave of protests over employment and living conditions into a direct challenge of Ben Ali's strong-arm regime was acknowledged in the president's speech on Thursday. Could Tunisia's Protests Inspire Democracy in the Arab World? 2011-01-14T16:05:00Z Arrests followed for turnstile jumping, drug possession and strong-arm robbery. The Neediest Cases: Leaving Gangs and Drugs to Earn a Living Honestly 2011-01-08T02:50:35Z “It is deeply disturbing that Blue Cross, a nonprofit created to help Michigan citizens, would strong-arm hospitals at the expense of hard-working families,” said Mike Cox, the state’s attorney general. Antitrust Suit in Michigan Tests Health Law 2010-12-21T01:10:05Z But his rise to power was marked by a government crackdown on the resurgent opposition, with allegations that strong-arm tactics were being used to stifle political dissent. Malaysia 2010-08-04T14:07:52Z McNabb, however, disapproves of Washington's strong-arm methods, saying the cables were both "enlightening and disappointing." WikiLeaks: How the U.S. Helped Bring in a 'Merchant of Death' 2010-12-04T00:55:00Z Each new editorial in the state-run press and efforts to muzzle critics supportive of Mr. Liu only feed foreign news reports about the government’s strong-arm tactics. Nobel Winner?s Absence May Delay Awarding of Prize 2010-11-19T07:10:00Z Blackburn and Leeds are both after former Stoke midfield strong-arm Amdy Faye who is a free agent after being released in the summer. Football transfer rumours: Alan Curbishley to Aston Villa? 2010-09-02T08:05:00Z |
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