Fault-finding in America Amid Economic and Global Criticism
A broad critique of U S conditions in recent months highlights rioting in Los Angeles and public dissatisfaction with Reagan and Bush administrations. The piece notes economic worries, unemployment, calls for military cuts, and debates on education and health care, while defending the United States as still the world’s finest country to live in.
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America
Los Angeles
U.S
Reagan
Bush
Bill Clinton
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Peoria
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Calls for PAC reform and term limits in Kansas City letter
Don Berteau in Kansas City Kan urges readers to push for full campaign finance reform. He contrasts Rep Meyers and Rep Slattery PAC funding, cites FEC filings, and argues AR 3750 and HR 3756 fall short. He advocates eliminating PACs and supports term limits to force real change.
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Meyers
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Don Berteau
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Gleason survives recall vote in hometown city election
City Commissioner Tom Gleason won during a recall election with 5,357 against and 4,080 in favor. He urged unity while his push for City Manager Buford Watson's resignation had opened rifts in the community and calls to heal the wounds.
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Tom Gleason
Gleason
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Healing through shared sacrifice and frank politics
A writer recalls chronic pain from childhood and a long battle with doctors, finding strength in endurance. He argues that national healing requires honest sacrifice to fund education, jobs, and city repair, and criticizes political false choices between tax rises and cuts. A call for transparent tax tracking and accountable governance ends the plea.
Pressure grows to expose real Perot in 1992 race
Politicians urge the press to dig up dirt on Ross Perot as his likely independent bid for president unsettles parties. They say scrutiny will force him to reveal specific stands, test his past and myth, and reveal whether a billionaire with government-contract roots can stay untarnished.
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Ross Perot
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Meet the Press
Spin doctors push LA unrest as liberal scapegoat
A leaked account depicts White House spin team led by Marlin Fitzwater shaping a post riot narrative. Officials tie the Los Angeles unrest to liberal Great Society programs while arguing Democrats blocked conservative welfare efforts.
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Los Angeles
Marlin Fitzwater
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Rodney King
Marlin
Bush
Great Society
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