Proxmire Era Closes After 32 Years in Senate
Wisconsin Democrat William Proxmire retires after 32 years in the Senate ending his Golden Fleece awards a fixture of Capitol Hill. The awards mocked waste and sparked public debate about government spending and bureaucracy. Senate Majority Leader Byrd notes the awards are now part of the Senate as filibusters.
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Romance's Delusion of Fidel Castro Idolization
Guest editorial argues American idolization of Fidel Castro reflects a romantic streak in democracy. It notes Castro’s suppression of speech, press, and elections, while supporters praised his self described social program. It cites Herbert Matthews Norman Mailer John Wallach and warns romantic delusions could empower Soviet backed regimes in the hemisphere.
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United States Press
Cuban- American National Foundation
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Paul Laxalt A Nevada Senator With A Notable Political Calm
Paul Laxalt folded his presidential bid in August after serving two Senate terms. He was Reagan’s trusted ally in the Senate while fostering a reputation as a moderating voice in key debates. His “Nevada cloud” nickname reflected his ties to Nevada and gambling, shaping perceptions of his national ambitions.
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Scrapping Majority Rule in Bork Nominations Debate
ACLU reverses its hands-off stance to oppose Bork's Supreme Court nomination. Ira Glasser claims Bork aims to let local majorities impose morality, challenging the idea of majority rule and highlighting tensions between liberal judicial activism and traditional constraints on the courts.
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