Power Struggle Shapes Carter Congress Relations
The impending clash between a Democratic Congress and a Republican White House continues from Carter’s early days. Senate demands restoration of most scrubbed water projects collide with a $4 billion public works bill, forcing veto dilemmas. House opposition cites executive overreach, while Carter’s leadership theory keeps debates over separation of powers alive. The long-running two-branch rivalry may persist beyond the election.
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Clearing Used Car Problems In The Industry
FTC proposed rule on used motor vehicle sales spurs public hearing in Los Angeles. Dealers oppose if private sales excluded. Advocates say full disclosure protects buyers and reduces misunderstandings that hurt dealers.
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Spoils system return debated in federal employee rights
A column argues that Hatch Act protections are under threat as unions push for political participation by federal workers. It cites William Clay and Jon Minarik, notes state and local branches, and warns of a new Jacksonian spoils system multiplied by Parkinson's Law if HR 10 passes.
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Danville Register Publishes Letters to Editor Policy
The Danville Register invites letters to the editor and requires signatures with full addresses. For verification, writers may provide telephone numbers. All letters are subject to editing and may be shortened if space is limited.
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Continuing Debate on Freedom in Cold War Era
Washington notes Brezhnev avoids bluster while signaling cautious stance on human rights debates with the United States. Brezhnev cites mutual tact, warns reforms could stall Soviet relations, and frames freedom in terms of social duty and internal control. The piece contrasts Western broadcasts and Moscow rhetoric, urging careful handling of East West dialogue to avoid derailing peace efforts.
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Universal postcard registration and the politics of vote
William F Buckley critiques President Carter’s push for universal postcard registration arguing it makes voting too easy and risks turning democracy into a rewards system. He cites Mexico and drive in funerals as examples and warns of fraud not in ballots but in thoughtless, self serving choices. He notes party resistance and cites Minnesota and Wisconsin as supporting this shift toward broader registration and influence.
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Moss book on Chile sparks CIA funding dispute
The column details a broader pattern of disinformation surrounding Robert Moss, a British adviser to Margaret Thatcher, and alleges CIA funding claims about his Chile book. It cites Guardian attacks, KGB ties, and links to Agee, Letelier, and the Cuban DGI, with claims of a concerted smear campaign and pending disclosures.
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U N hypocrisy and U.S. policy plea for realism
Ralph de Toledano argues that the United Nations and Western powers double standard on human rights. He condemns U N and Soviet bloc interests over Uganda and Rhodesia while excusing other dictatorships. He calls for U.S. foreign policy guided by national interest rather than bleeding hearts.
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