Salk and Burger: Distinct Paths in Polio and Court History
Jonas Salk, creator of the polio vaccine, and Warren Burger, former U.S. Chief Justice, died recently. Both shaped modern history in starkly different ways, from pioneering science to shaping the Supreme Court’s direction and the balance between law and liberty.
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Congress fills military bill with extra spending
The House added 500 million more to the military construction bill beyond Pentagon requests, with 35 unwanted projects in districts of Republicans on key committees. Rep Barbara Vucanovich, chairing the subcommittee, sees 21 million for Nevada barracks. The defense authorization bill also grows by 9 billion for weapons systems contractors tied to strategic districts.
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Supreme Court narrows First Amendment on legal ads
Stephen Chapman argues that five justices led by Sandra Day O'Connor curtailed advertising by personal injury lawyers. The piece traces Florida's 1990 ban on direct mail solicitations, Supreme Court precedents on commercial speech, and concerns over public esteem and access to justice. It notes Kennedy's dissent and frames the decision as protecting lawyer reputation over victim rights.
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Hunt's Smart Start Pact Seen as Narrow Win for Governor
Capitol columnist Paul O Connor argues Governor Jim Hunt won only a limited victory in the Smart Start agreement with House and Senate negotiators. The plan stays in the budget with modest private matching funds and vague expansion language, keeping the program alive for future efforts while facing political uncertainty.
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Powell mesmerizes Auburn Hills crowd with Reaganesque rise
Jeff Greenfield reports on a 14,000-strong Auburn Hills audience witnessing Colin Powell deliver a poised speech without notes. The piece highlights Powell’s familiar anecdotes from Reagan years, family focus, and a potential Oval Office run, underscoring the pull of his persona and leadership story.
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