Hypocrisy in Congress Mirrors Iran Contra Debates
The piece argues that the Iran Contra affair exposes a power struggle between Congress and the presidency, highlighting public distrust, deliberate secrecy, and congressional overreach. It cites Wall Street Journal commentary on Jim Wright's income ties and the Ethics in Government Act as fueling a constitutional power imbalance.
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Halt IRS Abuses Bill Favored By Pryor
The United States Senate dispute over Pryor Omnibus Taxpayers Bill of Rights grows as the IRS opposes changes. Pryor cites abuses including the Treadway and Lojeski case, seeks auditor reports, recordings of interviews, and GAO review authority. The bill would require clear notices at audits and installment plans for small taxpayers while balancing proof in evasion cases. Universal Press Syndicate
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Readers' Views on Reagan Speech and Taiwan Reform Debate
A reader group criticizes Reagan for using a ghostwriter and praises Hollings for stance on Central America. Another letter argues Taiwan’s martial law and calls for a democratic voice after U S support. Aiken breakfast notes a new auto insurance bill keeping good drivers’ rates while charging bad drivers, urging lawmakers to pass sensible reform.
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Case of Nancy Jobes highlights seven year right to die debate
Nancy Jobes lived in a persistent vegetative state for seven years after an auto crash. Her family fought to remove a feeding tube amid legal battles in New Jersey. The case spurred ethical debate and ultimately ended with the court granting the family’s request to discontinue treatment and let her die, raising questions about end of life care and safeguards.
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