Instant Voter Reform Faces Delays and Fraud Concerns
House Democrats pause floor action on HR 50 amid changes aimed at curbing fraud in instant voter registration. Officials warn the plan may fail this session, risking a 1978 status quo. Proposals include optional state participation and new positive ID ideas, though past test results and a Senate bill threaten a floor filibuster.
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Stratton Attacks Nader Nickels in Push for Consumer Agency
Rep. Sam Stratton D New York criticizes Ralph Naders nickel campaign to fund a proposed Agency for Consumer Protection. He cites ethics rules over gifts from lobbyists and urges reducing federal bureaucracy to avoid duplicating work.
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Non-Political Carter Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny
John P. Roche argues Carter projects a non political image while tests show voters trust his personal leadership but doubt his policy impact. The piece contrasts Carter's stance on urban issues with Congress and notes reactions from political figures and the Urban League dispute.
Wise Congress Reflects on Carter Image and Apologies
An excerpt notes Vice Presidents and Congress engaging in a press conference where Carter’s stance is reframed as wise. It highlights an apology for earlier uncharitable views, portraying a humble, nonpolitical aura and a push to cast Congress as principled.
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Rhodesia Crisis Echoes Behind British Policy
William F Buckley Jr. surveys British reluctance on Rhodesia and the possible exit of escape routes for white Rhodesians amid internal strife. He notes Owen’s cautious stance, fear of sanctions, and toying with reentry to Britain as pressure mounts. The piece links rising violence, political splits, and looming constitutional upheaval under Smith.
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Ronald Ball’s House Rant On Society And Rhodesia
The small society’s famed critic Ronald Ball is described as a Western world curmudgeon whose speeches resemble Westbrook Pegler’s. He attacks women, unions, crime, pornography, and degeneracy while claiming Britain’s Rhodesia policy is the worst in history, lambasting ministers as unworthy.
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