Reform risk in FEC nominations sparks political clash
Editorial argues the Federal Election Commission faces danger if Samuel Zagoria and John McGarry are seated. It cites Carter’s consulting failures with GOP leaders, labor ties, and potential bias, warning hearings this month could shape reform credibility and campaign subsidies in 1980.
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Federal Election Commission
Commission
Reform
Carter
Samuel Zagoria
John McGarry
Senate
Howard H. Baker
R-Tenn
House
John Rhodes
R-Ariz
Zagoria
Baker
Rhodes
McGarry
Thomas
Tip) O'Neill Jr
D-Mass
Congress
Common Cause
National
Right To Work Committee
FEC
Senate Rules Committee
Frugality in Public Spending Then and Now
A reflective piece contrasts 19th century concern over government waste with modern attitudes. It recalls the 1851 White House bathroom announcement and public disapproval, arguing taxpayers should heed that frugality to better understand current fiscal strain.
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White House
Carter as Gladstone in Modern American Politics
Kevin P. Phillips argues Carter mirrors Gladstone in facing pivotal junctures. He warns energy and Panama Canal policies signal retreat from U.S. economic and military strength, urging Congress to amend or reject the plans.
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Kevin P. Phillips
Washington
United States
Lyndon Johnson
Jimmy Carter
Panama Canal
U.S
Panama
South America
Britain
William Ewart Gladstone
Mr. Carter
Gladstone
Carter
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Naacp Energy
James Stewart
Denver Post
David McCullough
New Canal Chronicle
Suez
McGovern
University of California
Chalmers Johnson
Far East
George McGovern
Congress
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Labor Reform bill and Big Labor campaign cash sway
The piece argues that campaign contributions from unions shaped House votes on a Labor Reform bill and targets the Senate. It cites $4.5 million given to 257 pro bills supporters versus $250,000 to 163 opponents, naming lawmakers and sums. It notes legal questions, FEC actions, and ongoing suits over unions using dues for political purposes.
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Ralph de Toledano
Copley
Washington
New York Times
Afl-Cio
House of Representatives
John Rhodes
House
Moc Udall
D-Ariz
C.B.D
Big Labor
Senate
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
William Green
D-Pa
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Justice Department
Federal Election Commission
Thomas E. Harris
FEC
National Right To Work Committee
Congress
Prosecutors and the Garmatz Bribery Case in Retrospect
A former Maryland congressman, Edward A. Garmatz, was cleared when handwriting analysis proved prosecutors’ key bribery evidence doctored. The column argues systemic fixes, noting prosecutors chase big cases for status, and suggests cooling after leaving office. It questions whether prosecutors should face elective-office bans to preserve integrity.
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Asy Mins
Ama
Washington
United States
Administration of Justice
U.S
Edward A. Garmatz
D-Md
House of Representatives
Baltimore
Garmatz
Edward Garmatz
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Will Rogers on anti trust laws and big business
Will Rogers discusses the 1924 to 1925 anti trust law aimed at oil and steel trusts, arguing bold regulation signals a lack of confidence in major industries and reflects on national governance. He references February 1 1925.
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Ehobe
Anderson Community School Board
Highland High School
Anderson High School
Columbia School
Maurice Robinson
Anderson Community School
Harold Gallagher
Will Rogers
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