Reforming 401(k)s after Enron and protecting workers
A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel guest editorial argues for 401(k) reforms in Congress to shield Enron workers like Debra Johnson and Cavy Ebright. It proposes limits on company stock matches, tighter rules on selling stock, and mandatory blackout notice periods to empower employees and prevent repeated losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enron
Milwaukee
Debra Johnson
Houston
Cavy Ebright
Portland
Arthur Andersen
Debra Johnsons
Cavylbrights
Congress
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
This Day in History Highlights from April 18
On April 18 anniversaries mark Paul Revere's 1775 ride and warning of British advance. Other noted events include the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fires, Ernie Pyle's 1945 death, and Einstein's 1955 death plus 1978 Panama Canal vote milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paul Revere
Charlestown
Lexington
Mass
San Francisco
Tokyo
Stars and Stripes
U.S
Northern Ireland
Ernie Pyle
Pacific
le Shima
Okinawa
League of Nations
Albert Einstein
Princeton
N.J
U.S. Senate
Panama Canal
Roswell women honored as outstanding trustees in library association
Sarah Burkstaller and Ruth Kelly were named outstanding trustees of the New Mexico Library Association for 1977 during a joint Texas and New Mexico library associations conference in El Paso. NM Institute figures show 37 women applying to the cadet corps for fall. Bruce Mixer of Honeywell demonstrated a Transportable Solar Laboratory at the Broadmoor Shopping Center, predicting solar power would supply about 24 percent of U.S. energy by 2020.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
New Mexico Library Association
Sarah Burkstaller
Ruth Kelly
Texas and
New Mexico Library Associations
el Paso
New Mexico Military Institute
Corps of Cadets
Bruce Mixer
Honeywell Inc
Broadmoor
Mixer
America
Johnson silent on budget as lawmakers seek compromise
In Albuquerque Democratic Senate President Richard Romero reported progress after a meeting with Gary Johnson on a bipartisan compromise budget. Johnson has yet to approve the plan, with concerns over his willingness to keep state government running without a formal appropriation. Republicans in the House hint at backing a test of Johnson's authority, while others warn of constitutional limits. The fiscal year begins July 1, leaving lawmakers uncertain about next steps beyond June primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hat Rhodes
N.M. News
Albuquerque
Senate
Richard Romero
Gary Johnson
Johnson
Romero
House
Joe Carraro
Carrara
Ben Lujan
Laura Bush Portrait Lacks New Insights Says Biography
A critical read of Antonia Felix's Laura, America's First Lady, First Mother argues the book offers anecdotes and quotes without fresh analysis. It notes Bush's reticence in interviews, her post 9 11 steadiness, and her private persona as highlighted by Paul Burka and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Laura Bush
Laura
America
Antonia Felix
Bush
Felix
White House
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Texas Monthly
Paul Burka
Burka
Catholic Reform Urged Amid Vatican Restraint
The piece surveys calls for Vatican reform on sex and marriage while noting the pope’s limited action and cardinals serving as observers. It cites voices like Rev. Richard McBrien and Phil Donahue, and discusses Archbishop Bernard Law, civil rights for Catholics, and public scrutiny of clergy sexual abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil
Paul Shanley
Boston
Calene
Arkansas
Tim Hutchinson
U.S
New York Times
England
Canada
Austria
Germany
Poland
Ireland
Australia
United States
Bernard Law
Saint Peter
Saint John
Saint Philip
Rome
Little Rock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Junior Achievement
Hornet
James H. Doolittle
Committee
CopeyNe
First Lady
Helen
Thomas
Church
Vatican
Richard McBrien
Notre Dame
McBrien
Phil Donahue
William F
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!