He may be wise to plan an acceptance speech that is heavy on policy specifics.

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The PAC also hit out at the Treasury acceptance of the Rock's business plan after nationalisation.

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Congressional leaders, including many key Democrats, had already been considering such a rescue plan, and they indicated quick acceptance of the proposals.

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The Sudanese government has just explicitly declared the unconditional acceptance of the third phase of the Annan Plan and reached agreement with the United Nations and the African Union on sending a hybrid force to the Darfur region.

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Third, the increasing acceptance of Sony's recently unveiled restructuring plan could signify a fundamental change in Japanese corporate culture and this has further fuelled foreign buying of equities (although it is still early to conclude that Sony-style restructuring could form a critical mass).

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Last May, for example, the secretary of state, Madeleine Albright, presented a plan to revive the Middle East peace process, complete with an ultimatum for its acceptance by Israel and the Palestinians.

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