Lobbyists and the changing meaning of America’s national interest
The piece traces influence peddling from the Truman era to the 1980s, noting five percenters, former officials hired by Japan and other foreign powers, and the shift of U.S. policy toward corporate interests. It asks what the nation gains as paid lobbyists shape foreign and trade policy.
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Korea
Harry Truman
White House
Congress
Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
Truman
Harry Vaughn
Independence
Harper's
Robert Kaus
Mark Hanna
Mark
McKinley
the Times
Angola
Hungary
S. Japan, Inc
Japan
U.S
Elliot Richardson
Ford
Stu Eizenstat
Jimmy Carter
Judis
William) Eberle
William Brock
Toyota
Robert Strauss
Democratic Party
Ron Brown
Jim Jones
Michael Barnes
Chales Manatt
Hogan & Hartson’s
Frank Fahrenkopf
Department of Commerce
Toshiba
Moscow
Senate
Tokyo
Diet
Chalmers Johnson
America
Adam Smith
Milton Friedman
United States
Farmers taxed 66 percent of income under farm plea
Voice of the People letters critique Illinois tax structure noting farmers pay 33 percent of net income in property taxes plus 15.3 percent Social Security, 15 to 28 percent federal, and 2.75 percent state taxes. They argue excise and sales taxes push farmers toward a 66 percent burden and urge Madigan to set a fair share. Also praises Pamida We Care program aiding underprivileged children through a tag tree and gift drive.
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House
Michael Madigan
Illinois
University of Illinois
LaSalle News-Tribune
Madigan
Eleanor Zimmerlein
LaMoille
Dixon
Pamida
Thrift regulators urged to move S L assets swiftly
Copley News Service reports the Bush Administration directs thrift regulators to sell the 30,123 seized properties quickly to protect taxpayers. Critics fear market destabilization, but officials insist delaying sales will raise costs as RTC liquidates assets and closes insolvent thrifts.
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S&l
Resolution Trust Corp
RTC
Sacramento
Calif
Bee
TV war fascinates me as China Beach stirs memory
A viewer recalls watching China Beach and reflecting on war's pull and the urge to fight. He describes a foxhole scene, a soldier and his dog, and a college football star's doomed rescue, prompting questions about courage, wisdom, and bonds forged in combat. He also recalls childhood war play with Kevin Reid and notes the lasting character tests combat delivers.
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China Beach
Kevin Reid
Youth fined for damaging parking meters in Dixon
Ten years ago, a Dixon youth was fined over 1800 dollars and given two years probation in Lee County Court for vandalizing parking meters. Circuit Judge James E. Bales ordered restitution to taxpayers, stating intoxication is no excuse and advising sobriety if drinking risks property destruction.
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Dixon
Lee County
James E. Bales
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