Maureen Reagan remembered for Alzheimer's crusade and politics
Maureen Reagan daughter of President Reagan died at 60 after a cancer battle. A former co chair of the Republican National Committee and outspoken advocate, she shifted focus to Alzheimer’s awareness, founding fundraising and research support while battling melanoma in later years.
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Maureen Reagan
Reagan
Jane Wyman
Dwight Eisenhower
Republican National Committee
Alzheimer’s Association
Dena Bennett
Defending Faith Against Church Criticism
Reader argues that criticisms of church leaders misrepresent Catholic infallibility. He cites the Catechism to distinguish infallibility from daily actions and urges judging Christianity by its teachings, noting its long history of peace and goodwill.
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Readers Forum
Walburn
Gas prices drive US economy and rail past to present
The writer argues oil dependence fuels the economy, noting how gasoline price trends shift economic vitality. He recalls Arkansas City and Ottawa rail eras, laments trucking inefficiency, and warns gasoline price surges could trigger a recession. He cites OPEC cuts as a possible wildcard with global impact.
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U.S. House of Representatives
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Alan Greenspan
Federal Reserve
Senate Democrats
U.S
Madam Cleo
Mars
America
Arkansas City
Arkansas
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
United States
Global gag rule sparks debate on democracy and abortion policy
The piece argues the Mexico City policy and its reimposition by President Bush threaten First Amendment rights and democratic values. It contrasts Reagan, Bush, and Clinton eras, notes critics like Hatfield and Porter supporting international family planning, and explains that U.S. funding cannot cover abortions offshore under the Helms amendment.
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U.S
Mexico City
Ronald Reagan
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Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Gible
Bush
Richard M. Nixon
Barry M. Goldwater
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Mark Hatfield
Oregon
John Porter
Illinois
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