Jimmy Hoffa influence and control after 1967, to Hoffa's displeasure. Fitzsimmons also decentralized power somewhat within the IBT's administration structure, forgoing much of the control Hoffa took advantage of as union president. On December 23, 1971, less than five years into his 13-year sentence, Hoffa was released from prison when President Richard Nixon commuted his sentence to time served. Following his release, Hoffa was awarded a Teamsters' pension of $1.7 million, delivered in a one-time lump sum payment. This type of pension settlement had not occurred before with the Teamsters. The IBT then endorsed President Nixon, a Republican, in his presidential re-election
Notorious (Duran Duran album) Notorious (Duran Duran album) Notorious is the fourth studio album by English new wave band Duran Duran. It was released on 18 November 1986 by EMI Records. The album peaked at No. 16 on the UK Albums Chart and at No. 12 on the US "Billboard" 200. Produced by the band with Nile Rodgers, the album showcased a new musical direction for the band, emphasizing bass and brass, as exemplified by the singles "Notorious" and "Skin Trade". In 2010, EMI released a raft of material surrounding the "Notorious" reissue consisting of a two-disc set, a deluxe three-disc set, a digital