Reagan Schweiker pick sparks critique of veep system
The piece argues Reagan's Schweiker selection breaks tradition and questions the vice presidency design. It notes past examples from Nixon, Kennedy, Eisenhower and argues for reform, suggesting independent runs for president and vice president or a return to voter's original system.
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Congress Should Dump Its Sour Apples
The House censured Rep. Robert Sikes for failing to disclose Florida land and stock holdings, a rare reprimand amid ongoing public distrust of Congress. The piece argues ethics weakly enforced and calls for resignations, stricter sanctions, and a higher standard of conduct to restore public respect.
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Nicholas the Directory Assistance Abuser
A father warns about his 11 year old son Nicholas who dials information for conversation, causing mounting phone costs. The article describes a plan to charge for directory assistance and argues it shifts costs to all users, while noting exemptions for the blind.
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Nicholas
Peter Fleming
Cincinnati
What if we licked cancer tomorrow
George F. Will discusses demographer Conrad Taeuber's view that eradicating cancer would modestly raise life expectancy, and that replacing cancer with other causes of death, especially heart disease and strokes, could offset gains. He notes the aging population and uncertain health costs.
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Kennedy Institute
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Middletown News Journal Subscription Rates
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