Prevention of terrorism a priority in Middle East policy
By focusing on preventive steps rather than punitive measures, this piece argues leaders must address underlying political dynamics behind extremism. It cites Shiite empowerment in Lebanon, Israeli occupation, and the Beirut crisis, urging restraint and realism to avoid fueling further violence. It notes Egypt Israel Taba dispute and calls for supporting moderates to stabilize the region.
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Beirut
Reagan
Athens
Lebanon
Iran
Israel
Sharon
United States
Middle East
Egypt
Taba
Peres
Editorial calls for Neely resignation over misuse of funds
The piece argues Justice Richard Neely should step down as chief justice, urges a full investigation into his use of staff for personal chores and meals prepared for legislators, and contends he should reimburse the state. It condemns his conduct and seeks accountability from the Legislature and taxpayers.
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Richard Neely
State Supreme Court
Judge Neely
Supreme Court
Tess Dineen
Ms. Dineen
Judge
Pat White
National Organization For Women
Neely
West Virginia hosts White House Small Business Conference
Small business owners in West Virginia can engage directly with the national White House Conference on Small Business. A one day event will be held in Charleston on Tuesday December 17 with workshops on taxation regulation training financing and economic policy. The program aims to give small firms a direct voice to Washington, a rare chance since 1938 and 1980.
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West Virginia
White House
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
Charleston
Washington
Network forms to oppose Reagan charity tax plan
A broad coalition of charities and fundraisers coordinates opposition to Reagan proposals to remove the charitable deduction for non-itemizers and reduce support by billions. Independent Sector and the American Association of Fund-Raising Counsel say the changes will hit welfare, soup kitchens, day care, and senior services, stressing high dependence on small donors.
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Washington
Reagan
John Schwartz
American Association of
Congress
Ymcas
New York
Independent Sector
Bob Smucker
Smucker and Schwartz
Schwartz
Matthew Altmann
National Conference of Catholic Charities
Tax reform upstaged by hostages and boredom
George Will notes Nabih Berri’s hostage episode diverts attention from Ronald Reagan’s tax simplification plan. He argues democracy’s strength lies in waiting and public fatigue, while urging focused, bite sized reforms like investment credits, and cites an ABC-WaPo poll showing 84 percent favoring a fairer code.
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Washington
America
Danielle Steele
Nabih Berri
Ronald Reagan
Steele
Republic
Congress
Abc-Washington Post
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Henry Kissinger
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Robert Farlow
Associated Press
United Way of America
Steve Delfin
Treasury Department
George F. Will
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
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