Washington Bureaucracy Muffs The Big Story
The Savannah River Plant has a long safety record but DOE information handling caused delays and miscommunication. Aiken Standard reporters faced slow responses from Washington, while Channel 10 aired anti nuclear views. The piece argues officials should promptly share accurate facts to prevent fear and speculation.
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Savannah River
Washington
Department of Energy
Russia
Aiken Standard
SRP
DOE
Columbia
Channel 10
Sandy Grady
Three Mile Island
Three Mile Accident
Carter Criticizes U.S. Libya Strike Amid Libyan Ties
The text notes former President Jimmy Carter condemning the U.S. strike on Libya, framing his stance as a harsh liberal reaction. It links Muammar Khadafy to Billy Carter, recalling a 1980 Tripoli visit when Khadafy allegedly gave Billy Carter $220,000 as a family friend and benefactor.
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Jimmy Carter
U.S
Libya
Muammar Khadafy
Billy
Billy Carter
Tripoli
Khadafy
Public financing of campaigns via congressional frank
The piece argues that the congressional frank provides free voter mail for campaigns but mainly benefits incumbents, calling it a tool for “communicating with our constituents” while criticizing its inequity.
Julia Rivers 19 dies in three-vehicle I-20 crash near Columbia
Julia Victoria Rivers, a Millbrook Baptist Church member and 19 year old Winthrop College freshman music major, was killed in a three vehicle crash on Interstate 20 near Columbia. The Millbrook congregation and family receive community support as her talents and faith are recalled.
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Columbia
Julia Victoria Rivers
Miss Rivers
Millbrook Baptist Church
W. James Rivers
Robert Cathcart
Winthrop College
Diabetes Association
Julie
Gramm Rudman critique and 44-program vote debacle observed
The piece criticizes Gramm Rudman Hollings as a cut and run plan, arguing Congress dodges hard choices. It notes Domenici and Chiles mock a 44-program abolition amendment and highlights Armstrong’s defense of tough deficit actions and calls for real fiscal discipline.
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Washington
Phil Gramm
Texas
Phil
Hokum
Gramm-Rudman-Hollings
Congress
Pete Domenici
New Mexico
Lawton Iles
Florida
Senate
Ho-Ho-Ho
Chiles
Reagan
Colorado
Bill Armstrong
Armstrong
Domenici
Amtrak
Vermont
Patrick Leahy
Jury awards $988000 in case of claimed psychic powers loss
A Philadelphia woman sued Temple University Hospital after a CAT scan she says robbed her of psychic powers. A jury awarded her $988,000. The piece also cites President Reagan proposing liability limits, noting rising medical malpractice awards and a surge in product liability suits, with commentary on the justice system’s checks and balances.
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Philadelphia
Temple University Hospital
Reagan
Justic Warren Burger
Burger
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Deaver Case Highlights Hypocrisy and Washington Wealth
Washington debate over Mike Deaver's lobbying links to the Reagan era flags hypocrisy and wishful thinking rather than dramatic reform. The piece notes many ex-officials profit from public service, Deaver's unique access underscores the issue, and argues voters see innocence by association while Reagan remains broadly trusted.
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Washington
Mike Deaver
Reagan
Deaver
White House
Denver
Congress
Pennsylvania Avenue
K Street
Latcat
Henry Kissingers
Alexander Haigs
Washington Post
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