Congress Eyes Public Disclosure of Lawmakers Finances
Congress moves to require public disclosure of assets debts and transactions of 1 000 or more for members of Congress and others amid a Watergate era push. The Sikes case exposes gaps with House rules less stringent than the Senate.
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Grandparent Shortage as Birthrate Decline Spurs Social Anxiety
A New York Times Service analysis argues that falling births may cause a rising grandparent shortage, fueling disappointment among aging couples who planned for grandchildren. It notes the political and cultural promises tied to grandchildren, the awkwardness of aging without offspring, and the irony of a fertility-led progress that creates new psychological problems.
Word Origins and Usage Notes on Copy and Kowtow
The piece explains why replica fits only fine arts use and how copy, model, reproduction, and duplicate differ. It notes kowtow means subservience and traces its origin to a Chinese term for bowing and touching the forehead to the ground.
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