Vindictiveness Shapes Rewards and Penalties in Congress
The piece argues that vindictiveness drives federal spending and bureaucracy as politicians reward supporters with contracts and aid while punishing opponents. It highlights Senator Robert Byrd as exemplar, noting his hardball tactics boost his power and secure loyalty, while rivals Hollings and Humphrey face penalties or fewer favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
Senate
Byrd
Ernset F. Holling
D-S.c
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Min
Humphrey
Hollings
U.S. Congress
Schmitt faces scrutiny over open meetings and campaign filings
The Albuquerque Tribune questions Senator-elect Jack Schmitt on whether meetings should be closed to the public and his refusal to file a full campaign contribution report. The piece argues openness aligns with honesty in government and criticizes secretive practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Jack
Schmitt
New Mexico
Roswell
Secretary of State
Albuquerque
Rebuttal to Over Compensation Editorial Responds to Roswell Piece
The Students of the Class of Sociology 211 NMU Roswell Campus respond to the Sunday November 7 1976 Roswell Daily Record editorial. They defend minority advancement argue reverse discrimination opposes change and cite UCLA Law School bar passage statistics. They note minority students face educational and financial barriers yet achieve good GPA and graduation rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Daily Record
California
Ucla Law School
NMU
Scout Troop 10 Meeting Highlights From 1951
On December 12, 1951 senior patrol leader Steve Henderson ran the meeting of Boy Scout Troop 10 held at the scout hut. Dick Hammond and Raven Patrol presented a hiking program, Little spoke on advancement, then Henderson and Hammond led games enjoyed by all the troop members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Henderson
Dick Hammond
Raven Patrol
Hiking
Cam Meee Little
Little
Derson
Hammond
Apodaca Stall or Rise Tied to Key 1978 Agenda
Santa Fe political scene centers on Governor Apodaca as he pushes major proposals including state government reorganization, a Sunset law, liquor reform, and capital improvements such as 21.8 million for a Las Lunas minimum security complex and 7.6 million for the Las Vegas State Hospital upgrade. If successful he may seek Domenici's Senate seat in 1978. failure could push cabinet or other options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Jerry Apodaca
Las Cruces
Las Lunas
New Mexico State Hospital
Las Vegas
Apodaca
U.S
Pete Domenici
Jimmy Carter
Carter
New Mexico
Democratic Party
Sen. Domenici
West
Interior Department
White House
Clinton P Anderson
Harry Truman
Albuquerquean Domenici
Domenici
Jack Daniels
Skeen
American Independent Party
Gene Gonzales
U.S. House
Harold Runnels
D-Lovington
Runnels
Senate
Harrison Schmitt
Silver City
Statehouse
Bob Ferguson
State Senate
Ferguson
Albuquerque
Controversy Over Justice Dept Organized Crime Strike Forces
Inside the Justice Department a bitter dispute over how to fight organized crime broadens as Richard Thornburgh tightens guidelines and shifts control to U S attorneys. Strike force chiefs warn the program could be phased out while Thornburgh denies intent to destroy it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
U.S
Richard Thornburgh
St. Louis
New Orleans
Newark
New York City
Internal Revenue
Donald Alexander
Michael DeFeo
Los Angeles
Thornburgh
United States
Edward Levi
Who Are the Quietly Wealthy in America Revealed
Russell Baker explores the phantom rich in the United States, noting that many earn between 100000 and 200000 a year yet live in sprawling luxury across Washington and other cities. He argues official data undercounts true wealth, highlighting the broad spread of affluent households beyond well known magnates.
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Washington
Carter
Atlanta
America
Georgetown
Jimmy
Rockville
Fairlington
Leesburg
Scaggsville
Maryland
Virginia
Manhattan
Rockefellers
Mellons
Cape Cod
Bert Lahr
Bel Air
Newport
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Pernicious
The
Small Society
Fred Buckles
Grant, Guadalupe, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba
Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Socorro, Taos and
Valencia
Walley Journe News
Mars
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Russell Baker
N.Y
Houston
Chicago
Texas
Colorado
Kentucky
Maine
Palm Springs
Florida
Lake Michigan
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