Reveling in Presidents and the Mask of Leadership
Opinion piece questions Carter's first 90 days, notes symbolic focus and public persona. Compares political masks to romance, cites Washington, Lincoln, and the shift toward a citizen leader. Ends by labeling positions as new conservative thinking versus liberal lineage.
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Carter
Gary Trudeau
Mr. Carter
Shéb
George Washington
Jimmy
The rise of the new conservatives and their impact
The piece traces the emergence of a sophisticated new conservative trend after Ford, noting their challenges to law enforcement and regulation, faith in market solutions, and push for impact statements. It contrasts these ideas with past leaders and calls for scrutiny by Carter and Congress.
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Ford
White House
Stay Young Together by Paul Harvey
Eula Weaver, a 77 year old stroke survivor from Los Angeles, defies disability through diet and daily exercise, earning six National Senior Olympic golds. The piece argues medicine fights disease but excesses shorten life, noting rising over‑65 numbers and lower death rates overall.
Licensing boards shape public interests in California and Pennsylvania
California requires two thirds external members on licensing boards and vows stronger consumer protection enforcing boards as public advocates. Pennsylvania boards remain controlled by regulated professions, with several documented concerns, including a real estate official investigating himself and a pharmacy board lax on kickbacks. A reform bill by Rep. Schmitt seeks one third public members to curb anti consumer conduct, but faces indifference and lobbying resistance.
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California
Pennsylvania
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Richard Spohn
Department of Consumer Protection
State Real Estate Commission
General Assembly
Harrisburg
Schmitt
Lawmaker Pike Faces Ethics Questions Over Hospital Ties
In an interview, Long Island Democrat Pike denies personal gain from legislation affecting his hospital. He admits ethics code limits his pay as vice president of medical facilities and contemplates resigning. The piece also covers IRS private letter rulings secrecy, funding roadblocks, and a National Suggestion Box initiative under Carter.
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Pike
Long Island Home Ltd
Long Island
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