Philip Hart remembered as principled senator and conscience of the Senate
Senator Philip Hart died at age 64 after a battle with cancer. The Michigan Democrat was known for civil rights and consumer protection efforts, auto safety and environmental laws, and for opposing Haynsworth and Carswell Supreme Court nominees. He challenged Eastland for pro tempore in 1972 and was hailed by Eastland as principled and intellectually honest.
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Philip Hart
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Supreme Court
Clement Haynsworth
Harold Carswell
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James Eastland
Mississippi
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Illinois Five Year Plan for Mental Health Finally Released
The Walker administration completes a long delayed five year outline for mental health policy and funding. It shows a shift toward community treatment though most dollars still fund custodial institutions. Critics note late candor and urge the Thompson administration to build on it with clearer leadership and humane reform.
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Walker
Illinois
Thompson
Carter backs defense cuts in campaign promises
The piece outlines Jimmy Carter's stated aim to cut the defense budget in a future budget, with Harold Brown signaling concern over military commitments amid rising Soviet spending. It discusses possible cuts including base closures and shifting from nuclear to conventional power, noting political and economic risks and the need to balance budgets and growth.
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Jimmy Carter
Carter
Mr. Carter
Congress
Harold Brown
U.S
Pentagon
Soviet Union
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Government surveillance gains in writing over wiretaps
Anthony Lewis argues the Levi administration sets strict controls on foreign intelligence surveillance. He cites bipartisan support and the need for a legislative framework to prevent abuses while acknowledging imperfections and ongoing liberal opposition.
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New York Times
Levi
Edward Levi
Ford
Henry Kissinger
Gerald Ford
Carter anticipates hundreds of federal judicial appointments
A federal judge outlines Jimmy Carter’s likely impact on the courts with as many as 150 openings across district and appellate benches. The plan includes boosting minority and women judges, with 122 new seats sought by the Judicial Conference and 22 vacancies likely to be filled.
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Jimmy Carter
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