Editorial Columns Reflect Varying Political Opinions
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Internal Security Subcommittee revived by Senate Republicans
A Georgetown Center report warns of domestic terrorism threats and the need for strong oversight. Sen Jeremiah Denton will chair the new Security and Terrorism Subcommittee, aiming to focus on terrorist threats within the United States while balancing civil liberties.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Internal Security
Joe McCarthy
Georgetown Center For Strategic Studies
United States
Europe
Latin America
Middle East
America
U.S
New York City
Penn Station
Bethesda
Georgetown Center
Congress
FBI
Senate
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Jeremiah Denton
Alabama
Vietnam
Navy
Sen. Denton
Where Do Press Secretaries Fit in Reagan's White House
George F Will analyzes how Reagan surrounded himself with private sector talent and the challenge of defining a press secretary’s role. He argues the office needs stronger access to the president, Cabinet status, and a formal place in policymaking to avoid being sidelined.
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Reagan
White House
Washington
World of Commerce
Washingtonian
Lyndon Johnson
Ed Meese
John Kennedy
Jody Powell
National Security
Reagan rivals SALT talks with call for pause and tough stance
Washington reports outline a confidential Reagan transition memo urging a pause in new SALT talks. It favors full disclosure of Soviet violations, rebuilding U S military strength, and linking arms control to broader defense strategy. William Van Cleave linked as potential negotiator.
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Reagan
William van Cleave
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
ACDA
U.S
van Cleave
Pentagon
Defense
Caspar Weinburger
University of Southern
Weinburger
Kremlin
Moscow
Senate
Henry M. Jackson
Central Intelligence
George Bush
CIA
Anniversary Verbal Exchange Catches Political Heat
Paul Harvey and Jane celebrate the Judd Weinbergs anniversary while avoiding party talk amid a ballroom din. The audience hears tensions after a recent election when a brother loses his job and debates over liberalism flare in the wake of a nationwide political shift.
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Jane
Chuck
Angel
Judd Weinbergs
Frank Church
George McGovern
Birch Bayh
America
Reagan Era Debate on Government and Freedom Echoes in Washington
A column contrasts liberal faith in big government with Reagan era calls for less state control. It cites social programs, U.N. rank, and Afghanistan narcotics issues, noting DEA and Soviet actions. It also covers veterans criticizing Marine Corps handling of Robert Garwood’s case amid turncoat allegations.
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Afghanistan
State Department
Kremlin
Drug Enforcement Administration
Southwest Asia
Dale van Atta
Northwest Frontier
Pakistan
Iran
Nur Mohammed Taraki
DEA
Kabul
Vietnam
Marine Corps
Robert Garwood
Garwood
Camp Lejeune
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Jeane Kirkpatrick
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Kirkpatrick
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Robert Novak
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Jimmy Carter
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Jack Anderson
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