Clean up the national slate or slip into slime
In a pointed opinion, the writer condemns tasteless media and sexualized content aimed at adults as harmful to society and children. They argue for a return to restraint, urging Americans to shield youngsters from explicit material and to seek a more decent national direction rather than embrace shock value.
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Sunshine law tests press rights at Wissahickon meeting
The Lansdale Reporter argues the Sunshine law obligates open meetings and criticizes Wissahickon School Board for ejecting its reporter. The paper notes it has instructed staff to present the law and official interpretations to bodies, opposing attempts to interpret sunshine to suit officials.
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Pennsylvania Newspapers Publishers Association
Wissahickon
Sunshine
Lansdale
Taxpayers deserve Senate openness over legislative spending
The piece contrasts House rules to disclose expense money with Senate resistance. It notes Senate leaders defend committee and staff costs as audited, while critics insist public servants are accountable to the public. Sen. Martin Murray refuses to open records, highlighting a $3.08 million leadership spend versus claimed pennies, urging disclosure.
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Martin Murray
The Questionable Use of the Congressional Record
A long analysis notes that the Record prints speeches not delivered on the House floor, creating a mix of said and unsaid. It discusses reform proposals to distinguish true debate from inserted remarks, and the potential impact of future broadcasts on transparency.
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Washington
Congressional Record
Hale Boggs
D-La
House
Boggs
Alaska
Congress
Martha Keys
Dhan
Senate
Ken Hechler
D-W.va
Hechler
Labor Department
John N. Erfenborn
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William A. Steiger
R-Wis
Steiger
Republican Committee
Congressional Quarterly
Where are the jobs in a recession economy
Paul Harvey notes the cycle of productivity and price rises during downturns. He cites Chicago as an example with a thousand cab driver openings and seven unemployed per thousand workers, then lists demand for engineers nurses salespeople machinists and more, urging adaptation to new careers amid recession.
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Chicago
Feds illegally nail crooks by Jack Anderson and Les Whitten
Washington report accuses federal inspectors of using Watergate style tactics to entrap agents. It cites a narcotics case where a detective faced cooperation, prison or death by action, and shot himself after denying guilt. The piece highlights alleged hoaxes, fake identities, loaded pistols, and instigated crimes centering on Tartaglino and prosecutors.
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