Lee County Republicans face lack of direction and possible candidate night gap
Lee County GOP leaders consider a meet the candidates forum during Chairman Belcher's vacation amid signs of top-down uncertainty. Democrats hold regular meetings and candidate events, while Republicans lack a countywide calendar. The piece notes low turnout, questions about promotion, and the impact on exposure for candidates Nancy Nelson and Walter Lohse ahead of the March 20 primary.
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Richard Belcher
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Walter Lohse
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Memorial for women in military service proposed at Arlington
Voice of the People urges support for a Women in Military Service Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery main entrance. The four acre site, signed into law by Reagan in 1986, honors millions of women who served in World Wars and beyond. Call 1-800-222-2294 or write WIMSA for details. donations tax deductible and registration for the computer database has a $25 minimum. No woman denied registration.
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Keating shadow clouds Congress spurs finance reform push
Keating's Lincoln Savings failure has tainted Congress beyond the five involved senators. The piece argues for campaign-finance reform as lawmakers return to session, noting utility PAC contributions and calls for limits, public funds, and reduced spending. It cites Matsui, Glickman, Foley, Michel, and Mitchell, urging PAC power curtailment and soft-money elimination.
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Editors weigh in on ethics and trials across the nation
The Associated Press quotes editorials from several papers. Charleston contrasts Marion Barry’s denials with public cynicism toward officials. The Phoenix Gazette discusses the McMartin trial’s record length and verdicts amid media scrutiny. Other papers note ethics debates in Congress and health care prevention efforts.
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