Who's Looking Out For Electricity Users In Price Anderson Renewal
The piece reports Petr Beckmann urging thatPrice Anderson liability limits for nuclear plants be renewed with caution. He argues higher limits increase consumer costs and note that nonnuclear power carries far less protection. He highlights hydroelectric coal and oil disasters to compare risk and contends industry seeks to preserve liability caps to avoid higher premiums.
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University of Colorado
Access To Energy
Beckmann
The
Wall Street Journal
America
Price-Anderson
Venezuela
Mexico City
Brookhaven National Lab
INS Accused of Copying KGB Tactics in Sanctuary Case
The piece alleges INS used coercive methods to recruit an informant, Jesus Cruz, who spied on Sanctuary movement members and conducted some surveillance in churches. It argues such actions echo KGB practices and threaten church state separation, potentially becoming a legal issue.
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United States
Soviet Union
Immigration and Naturalization Service
KGB
INS
Jesus Cruz
Cruz
Sanctuary Movement
U.S
Kremlin
America
Thought For Today Proverb on Truth and Courage
A brief quotation features an Arab proverb on truth and courage. It warns that one who speaks truth should be ready for action, using the image of a stirrup to imply readiness and immediacy.
Municipal Corruption Now And Then
The piece traces U S municipal graft from Lincoln Steffens era to today. It cites New York mayoral aide Donald R Manes and Chicago official Clarence McClain in parking fines schemes, plus Ivanhoe Donaldson in a District of Columbia theft case. It notes Minneapolis and Cincinnati improved since Steffens.
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Washington
Lincoln Steffens
Steffens
New York
Chicago
Donald R. Manes
Borough of
Queens
Manes
Clarence McClain
Harold Washington
McClain
Ivanhoe Donaldson
Marion Barry Jr
District of Columbia
Alfred Elisha Ames
Minneapolis
Ames
Cincinnati
Reagan State of the Union fall short of turning rhetoric into policy
The Chicago Tribune views Reagan's State of the Union as above average in delivery but unfocused and long. It notes themes like private values and opportunity lack development, warns against vanity measures, and says real gains depend on Congress aligning with tax and spending reform.
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Ronald Reagan
Congress
Reagan
America
Everest
Capitol Hill
House
Will Kane
Amtrak
Washington
Tokyo
The
Chicago Tribune
Editorial selections on living wills and lottery plans
A compilation of editorial comment from South Carolina papers on proposed living wills and state lottery legislation. The Associated Press gathers diverse viewpoints from multiple editors assessing policy implications and public reception.
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South Carolina
The
Associated Press
Living will legislation aims to end life support on terminal illness
South Carolina moves toward death with dignity laws. The proposed living will grants individuals the right to remove life support if terminally ill, with three witnesses, two doctors, and an ombudsman as safeguards to prevent abuse. Supporters call the bill thorough and compassionate.
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South Carolina
Greenville
Theo Mitchell
State Commission On Aging
South Carolina Ends Debate On Death With Dignity Bill
The South Carolina House and Senate approved a Death With Dignity bill but it is unlikely to become law soon. The Senate backed an amended version 25 to 8, sending it back to the House for concurrence or a conference committee. Senator Theo Mitchell opposed the measure, warning of potential abuse by heirs while noting safeguards and that 36 states already have similar statutes.
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South Carolina
House
Senate
Sen
Theo Mitchell
Greenville
Mitchell
Lottery Referendum Stalled by South Carolina Senate Committee
The Florence Morning News Editorial criticizes the Senate Finance Committee for shelving the perennial lottery bill and killing a recall effort. It argues gambling exploits the poor, calls legislative arrogance, and asserts voters would reject a constitutional amendment allowing a state lottery if given a referendum. It emphasizes the public’s right to express sentiment on a major public choice.
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Senate Finance Committee
Senate
South Carolina
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