The work force is not a constituency these operators need appease.

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It is hamstrung by the need to appease protectionist trade unions in order to boost Vice-President Al Gore's presidential hopes next year.

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No need to raise taxes to appease us (taxes are a third rail in American politics).

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"Players will need to work with both national and local media, appease local and national lobbyists, hold fundraisers and find co-sponsors of bills that will keep their constituents happy and align with their own political ideologies of left, centrist or right, " Laster said.

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