ATF shakeup and gun enforcement clash with Treasury
The Treasury Department plans to reorganize the ATF before the Carter administration takes office, risking a midflight derailment of gun law enforcement. Reports cite relocations of dozens of agents, internal abuses, and minority representation gaps, with ex-chief Davis resisting the plan. The move aims to professionalize the agency amid ongoing investigations and past misconduct.
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Ex Davis
Jimmy Carter
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D.mich
Las Vegas
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Endorsements and their impact on voters
Brian C. Thayer reports on how editors see political endorsements shaping campaigns. Portland and Maine papers differ in timing and stance with Journal releasing endorsements a day before voters decide, News opting for late commentary, and Telegram wavering on key issues like the bottle bill.
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Paul Reynolds
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Donald Hansen
Portland
Gannett Papers
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Muskie
Emery
House
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Gannett
Bob Monks
Maine
News
Telegram
U.S. Senate
Journal
What party brings home bacon for whom
Russell Baker argues the two party system has become a what and a half party with Democrats seeking a new identity under Carter while Republicans dwindle to a limited role. The piece foresees potential real party reform as voters grow disenchanted and 47 percent vote for neither party.
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New York Times
China
Hubert Humphrey
Edward Kennedy
Washington
Chicago
Carter
North Atlantic
Reagan
Nelson Rockefeller
Barry Goldwater
Withockefeller
Eisenhower
Carter uses talent hunt charade ahead of Cabinet picks
In a column on the Democratic Convention and the ongoing transition, Safire argues the public drama of finalizing a running mate and Cabinet options serves media and political needs. He notes Carter’s control, press speculation, and the ritual of announcing “decisions” while the actual selection progresses behind the scenes.
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William Safire
New York Times
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Muskie
Jenn
Carter
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