Carter Ford clash echoes Kennedy era campaign echoes
Analysis notes Carter channels Kennedy in his campaign launch while Ford counters with a presidential image. Starr argues production politics fade as voters shift to service and government subsectors. Carter moves to redefine leadership as virtue, proposing FBI chief Kelley be fired, signaling a referendum on righteousness.
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Medicaid waste and fraud challenge prompts calls for action
The piece cites Sen. Moss and others alleging 25 percent of Medicaid funds are wasted on administration and fraud by about 4 percent of doctors and facilities, with a $32 billion budget and 21 million beneficiaries. It critiques current approaches, notes AMA concerns, and urges targeted anti fraud measures ahead of the 95th Congress. It references quotes from Busbee and Dirksen and ends with a biblical verse.
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Self defense in elevators sparks odd safety tips
A man reflects on a scary elevator encounter with a woman and seeks police advice. An officer suggests submission, avoiding danger, and practical hints like altering routes, plus warnings about dress and carrying deterrents. The piece ends with a humorous note about buying a German shepherd.
Biorhythm theories spark debate on Carter Ford clash
NY expert Lee Martin argues Ford holds the biorhythm edge for the Sept 23 debate while Carter shows stronger mental cycles. He warns of risky dates Sept 27 through Oct 3 and Oct 11, suggesting scheduling shifts to tilt the match.
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Sigmund Freud
League of Women Voters
Should lawyers switch sides in ethics debate
Washington debate questions whether government lawyers who enforce regulations may switch to law firms representing their former industry clients. The issue has sparked widespread discussion among legal professionals about ethics and potential conflicts.
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Ajax Steel
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The Government's Blurred Lines with Private Law Firms
Dennis the Menace describes the need for hundreds of bright young lawyers to draft regulations enforce rules and prosecute violators while firms lure top talent with private sector pay. The piece argues revolving doors between agencies like the SEC FCC and Pentagon and private firms erode objective enforcement. It highlights how former regulators join Ajax Steel or jet fighter contractors and later negotiate against former colleagues, undermining impartiality.
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