[填空题]The company had to put forward a (propose). ______ that lay-offs (下岗)be considered.

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Recently I had to go to St. Louis for a meeting. Instead of flying, as I have been doing for the past four years, I decided to take an overnight Pullman. It happened to be raining when I left. No matter the train was exactly on time, and what’s more, I didn’t get drenched (湿透) before boarding.
By the time I reached my roomette(小包房), my suitcase was there waiting for me, I hung my suit in the locker and changed into a pair of slacks (便裤). Then I Settled back in that big, comfortable seat and managed to get more than I am able to accomplish in my own office in half a day.
I couldn’t have slept better.
We arrived at the St. Louis station 30 seconds earlier. When I left the train, I was fortified (加强) with a good breakfast, an unwrinkled suit, shined shoes and a serene ( 无忧无虑的 ) disposition ( 安排). The cab ride to my engagement was a matter of seconds. What all this adds up to is that a journeyab