Public office rewards access and influence in a revolving door
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee questioned Lawrence Eagleburger about moving from a 27 year Foreign Service career to earning around a million dollars annually as a consultant. The piece argues access and relationships drive high private sector pay, compares with John Tower, and notes Kissinger and Scowcroft as examples, concluding senators may prefer public service for its influence over private gains.
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Abortion views spark debate in community letters
In letters to the editor Cathy Harshman thanks Madison Jr. High wrestlers for naming her Fan of the Year. A separate letter argues abortion involves fathers, contends life begins at conception, and labels abortion a deceptive, unsolved problem.
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Ban on congressional speaking fees gains support in ethics overhaul debate
The piece argues for a ban on outside speaking honoraria paid to members of Congress, labeling them as legalized bribery totaling over ten million dollars annually. It notes President Bush's Ethics Law Reform Commission, led by Malcolm Wilkey and Griffin Bell, calls for banning such fees while lawmakers consider pay raises and reform. Rep. Vic Fazio acknowledges ending honoraria would reduce income but supports prohibition, with gradual phasing tied to future pay changes.
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Twenty Acre Swap Meet Promises Endless Bargains
Chandler Arizona venture touts a twenty acre swap meet with daily setup and low overhead. Patrons can bargain prices while vendors offer items from kitchen sinks to wooden T tips and matching earrings. The piece playfully touts novelty, production, and potential subsidies, inviting readers to join the weekend kickoff.
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Kennedy lauds Reagan presidency at Pepperdine and Yale
Former President Ronald Reagan, at Pepperdine University, waived his $50,000 fee and spoke of writing his memoirs while Senator Ted Kennedy, on Yale’s campus, praised Reagan as an effective leader who communicated his ideas clearly. The implausible suggestion emerged that Kennedy might ghostwrite Reagan’s memoirs.
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Telegraph letters policy for Dixon Telegraph
The Dixon Telegraph outlines that letters to the editor must be signed with an address and telephone number. Unsigned letters will not be published and letters have a word limit. Submissions are sent to Voice of the People at 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021.
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