Downtrodden automakers — Ford and General Motors — were especially dogged in securing a tax break that would let them collect alternative minimum tax credits, also known as the A.M.T., that would otherwise be out of reach because they did not pay enough taxes in recent years to claim a rebate.
Blaine and Harrison wished to see American power and trade expanded across the Pacific and were especially interested in securing rights to harbors in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Pago Pago, Samoa.
The Arab states see Iran's nuclear program also in the context of the Sunni-Shiite conflict, and a nuclear, Shiite Iran gives it the upper hand in its deadly rivalry with the Sunni Arab states, especially Saudi Arabia, in securing regional hegemony.
He, too, was immense, especially in defence, securing turnovers, entering double figures with his tackles and earning the award for man of the match.
Developing sustainable energy technologies, especially solar energy, becomes extremely important in securing future energy.
Tom Rothman found the assemblage astute and lyrical, and he was willing to consider Stiller as his director — especially as it wouldn't hurt in securing him as his star.
Being placed on the official Superfund list is a critical step in securing funding for hazardous sites, especially as these sites are now financed through Senate appropriations.
Hallinan said teams were instructed to be more vigilant in securing the areas around the ballparks, especially the parking lots.
Goldman's role in securing the right to freedom of speech in America is especially significant.
