Eric Fingerhut, chancellor of the University System of Ohio, said past efforts to narrow the academic gap in his state fell short, but he hopes the broader alliance will provide more momentum.

俄亥俄大学系统的校长Eric Fingerhut说过去缩小学术差距的努力在本州还不够，但他希望更广泛的联盟能提供更多的动力。

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There are rumors that Silvio Berlusconi, like the phoenix of old, is rising from the ashes and closing the gap, perhaps forcing the necessity of an alliance with his rivals and Prime Minister Mario Monti.

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Many in Mr de la Rua's Alliance, including Mr Alfonsin, argue that the budget gap should be closed by increasing taxes, such as those on privatised utilities and pension funds.

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The alliance as a whole agreed on the desirability of closing the gap, and some countries, especially Britain, set out to smarten up their air power.

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