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Controversial release eyed for San Francisco killer Dan White
A 1978 mayoral assassination and city supervisor shooting led to Dan White's 1979 manslaughter sentence. He may be released from Soledad on January 6 after credits and good behavior. The piece contrasts his case with the Reagan assassination bid and discusses the infamous Twinkie defense. It also reports Rand Corp studies on co payments and health care costs.
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San Francisco
Soledad State
Dan White
John W. Hinckley Jr
Reagan
City Hall
Parole Board
White
Rand Corp
Rand
Credit in Economics Misplaced in Reagan Era Debate
Washington analysis argues that credit for inflation trends and growth is misattributed to the Reagan administration. It traces CPI declines and money supply shifts to Federal Reserve actions under Volcker, Carter, and monetary policy, not presidential policy, suggesting both parties misjudge cause and effect of economic swings.
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Washington
Reagan
White House
Oval Office
Reagan White House
CPI
America
Federal Reserve
Fed
Jimmy Carter
M 1
Ronald Reagan
Paul Volcker
Real meaning of the season in Bethlehem told by Jamil
Tom Tiede recalls a Bethlehem encounter where a Palestinian Arab named Jamil risks himself to comfort a dying dog after a road accident. The piece argues true meaning lies in humble humanity over tourist industry and scripted relics.
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Tom Tiede
Bethlehem
Jesus Christ
Dead Sea
Church of the Nativity
Holy Land
Jamil
Jericho
Battle Scarred Doctors in Fayetteville Face Malpractice Costs
A Fayetteville doctor notes how malpractice lawsuits have driven doctors to defensive medicine. A radiologist and a pediatrician faced multimillion-dollar cases, leading to retirement or changed practice. The piece calls to end contingency fees, urging hourly pay for defense and prosecution attorneys to curb litigation-driven costs.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Spencer Albright
Vietnam
Hollywood Cowboy Joins Grenada Row and Whistleblower Drive
A Reagan era joke of loyalty in Grenada Allegations of male Communist Pigs surface in a letter by Gemma Greaves about sexism and harassment by Grenadian officials including Cmdr Nelson Louison The piece also outlines a call for whistleblowers and Citizens Watch groups with a Washington address inviting insider tips on government waste and corruption.
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Washington
Reagan
Grenada
Gemma Greaves
Lucette Lagnado
CIA
State Department
Greaves
Communist Party
Cuba
Bulgaria
Cmdr
Nelson Louison
White House
P.O
Washington, D.C
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