The Changing Role of Congress in a Growing Nation
Doris H. Kearns analyzes how shifts in national power since the early republic have moved authority from states to the federal government. The piece traces turnover in early Congress, rising seniority, and the lure of Washington as the center of political life, driven by industrialization, wars, and national institutions.
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Cedar ¢ Rapids
Sun
Congress
Doris Keormi
Harvard
Hera Se Fouses
University of California Extension
San Diego
National Endowment For the Humanities
Doria H. Kearns
Boston
Washington, D.C
Republic
Joh Higham
Capitol
Executive
Washington
George Washington
Supreme Court
House
Senate
Chamber
House of Representatives
White House
Many Advantages To Being Incumbent
An analysis argues that incumbents gain from campaign funds staff and franking rights, creating a cycle that boosts re election. It notes the shift to Washington as political home weakens legislative initiative and raises presidential power, previewing Prof. Kearns on presidential growth next Sunday.
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Washington
Congress
West Point
Eagles to Three at Troop 84 Court of Honor
Three scouts will receive Eagle Scout honors at a Troop 84 court of honor today at 2 pm at Asbury United Methodist Church. Robert Harrelson Ronald Harrelson and Detroy Lee Goodlove are named as the recipients.
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Asbury United Methodist Church
Robert
Ronald
Harrelson
Detiroy
Lee Goodtown
Ronald Harrelson
Outlook Drive
Jeffrey
Gary Goodlove
Pala
How many Social Security credits for disability before 24
A reader asks about disability eligibility for a brother disabled before age 24. They note 144 quarters of work in the three years before disability, and advise applying at a local Social Security office to determine credit. They seek the new earnings limit for 1976 and how it affects benefits.
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Sam Rayburn
John McCormack
Carl Albert
House
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
Armed Services Committee
Rules
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Itz
Eetreay
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Wakonda
Hoover Trail
Cedar
Iowa
Wapsle
West Branch
Jefferson High School
Cob Scouts
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Wapsie
Goodlove
Boy Scouts
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Den
Philmont Scout Ranch
New Mexico
Wakanda
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Hoover
Vleiert Attlee
Labor Party
Jeffrey Goodlove
Cedar Rapids
Sotveday
Christina
Rica
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