South politics shift as old guard fades in elections
Wayne King notes the South loses its dominant political figures after retirements deaths and pacts. Primary results and runoffs show older names such as Sparkman Eastland Allen McClellan and Alabama Governor Wallace not contesting. New faces may emerge, especially in the Senate, with Mississippi set to elect a new senator for the first time in years.
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Wayne King
New York Times
Atlanta
South
United States Senate
Sparkman
Eastland
Allen
McClellan
Alabama
South Carolina
Strom Thurmond
Charles D. ‘‘Pug’’ Ravenel
North Carolina
Jesse Helms
William Scott
Virginia
Florida
Texas
Georgia
Mississippi
Cliff Finch
Maurice Dantin
John Ingram
Luther H. Hodges Jr
Illinois tax relief bill fuels debate on cost and relief
A proposed circuit breaker tax relief plan in Illinois could yield rebates in about a year but may require higher taxes or reduced state aid to local schools. Gov. Thompson may veto with lawmakers able to override, while opponents warn of a long term $122 to $400 million annual cost.
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Illinois General Assembly
Springfield
Daniel Pierce
Highland Park
House
Senate
California
James Thompson
Pierce
Thompson
Michael Bakalis
Congress
Bakalis
Illinois
O’neill
Carter
Congressional
Illinois to observe Memorial Day on last Monday in May
Illinois moves toward standardizing Memorial Day to the last Monday in May as in the nation. Rep. Lawrence DiPrima changed stance aiding a House vote. Senate approval and governor signature expected. Civil War Gen John A Logan, a native Illinoisan, originated the May 30 date, but many want a three day weekend and consistent observance.
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Illinois
Lawrence DiPrima
Chicago
DiPrima
House
Senate
James Thompson
John A. Logan
Logan
Grassroots lobbying reshapes influence in Washington
Washington report credits grassroots lobbying with major political wins shaping policy power. It notes industry unity, indirect tactics like citizen outreach, and the shift from paid lobbyists to district focused pressure. Carter faces setbacks amid a crowded, costly lobbying landscape.
Baker's Time Constraint Hinders 1980 Bid
In a Voice of America interview analyst Richard Scammon notes the GOP leader Howard Baker could be the 1980 nominee but his greatest weakness is time to campaign. Baker's Capitol Hill duties may limit nationwide campaigning as he weighs a possible push for the presidency.
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Martha Angle
Robert Walters
Enterprise Assn
Washington
Voice of America
Richard Scammon
Scammon
Senate
Howard H. Baker Jr
Rtenn
Baker
Senate Gop
Capitol Hill
Ronald Reagan
Gerald R. Ford
GOP
New York
Carter
Middle East
Patrick Caddell
Capitol
Jimmy Carter
Richard Nixon
George McGovern
FTC should try again competition policy unfair By Ernest Gellborn
In Regulation, Ernest Gellborn critiques FTC chairman Michael Pertschuk for a new competition policy that appears to value non-competitive goals over consumer benefits. He warns this Brave New World approach risks undermining antitrust law and cautions against bold ventures without broader consensus. A modest view of antitrust is urged for the FTC and the nation.
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Ernest Gellborn
Federal Trade Commission
Michael Pertschuk
FTC
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