Honoraria limits in campaign reform spark controversy
A conference committee inserted a $15 000 yearly cap on outside speaking and writing honoraria for Congress, seen as a flawed but useful curb. Critics note the provision targets personal funds over campaign money and could widen House-Senate tensions amid debates on public financing.
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Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Robert Dole
R-Kan
George McGovern
D-S.c
Vance Harke
D-Ind
Birch Bayh
D-hdi
Wayne Hays
Ohio
Hays
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Kissinger Dominates Nixon Era Foreign Policy Network
The article details Kissinger’s private White House influence creating a de facto Foreign Service, NC Council secretariat, and covert groups guiding decisions. Nixon rarely attends, relies on Kissinger memos and talking papers for Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and more, with only Hanoi bombing veto noted. Ford continued Kissinger’s control, sustaining a steady advisory reliance despite mixed outcomes.
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Laos
Behind the Story of FDR’s Last Year and Honoraria
A veteran writer reflects on writing FDR’s Last Year and the ethics of honoraria, noting how special interest groups influence speechmaking and the need for stricter bans. He recounts aides and figures from the Roosevelt era, including Rigdon, Grace Tully, Lucy Mercer, and Mike Reilly, underscoring the fragile boundary between journalism, history, and political access.
How to Change a Child Support Order in Pa
A parent asking to modify a child support order due to changed circumstances can seek a change though not guaranteed. Courts decide after reviewing capacity and ability, with the judge hearing the request having the ultimate authority. Pennsylvania and federal officials listed indicate relevant offices for contact.
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