Reborn immigration bill shows scars of legislative process
A Senate vote of 76-18 on a comprehensive immigration bill highlights the long evolution from early exclusions to the 1952 act and shows how lawmaking reflects constitutional power. The piece frames immigration debates as a living civics lesson, stressing give-and-take in Congress.
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Trade-offs on a failed immigration bill in Congress
James J. Kilpatrick discusses the 1982 83 immigration bill debate. He notes opposition from Hispanics and business groups, support from organized labor, and House leadership struggles. The piece highlights sanctions on employers hiring illegal aliens, parliamentary delays, and the prospect of a renewed push in the 98th Congress with time to marshal imperfect yet best possible legislation.
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Tony Coelho
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Romano L. Mazzoli
D-Ky
Senate Poised to Tax Use of Government Information
A Senate bill amending the Freedom of Information Act would for the first time allow the government to charge royalties and fees for the commercial use of federal information. If passed, users from researchers to publishers could pay 5 to 20 percent of a report’s value, potentially raising costs for accessing government reports and documents.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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Orrin G. Hatch
R-Utah
Patrick Leahy
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David Gergen
White House
Office of Communications
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Gergen
Summit Leaders Plot Peaceful Global Recovery Beyond Bretton Woods
A seven nation economic summit at Williamsburg Virginia forbids draft communique by sherpas while leaders boast breakthroughs toward world recovery. Thatcher exits early to campaign, Mitterrand hints at Bretton Woods reforms, Trudeau blocks walkouts, a currency study panel is formed, and the debt crisis looms as Reagan and Attali discuss smoothing and growth.
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Summit Gaffe Fueled By Witty Non-Document
In a lively, unnamed summit scene, leaders mock the press and dodge a joint communique. Reagan quips about writing their own without aides as Nakasone Mitterrand Thatcher trade quips on currency, tech transfers, and protectionism amid a tense, satirical mood.
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Son Writes Memoir of Fathers Dark Past for Sales
A son seeks $10,000 advance for a tell all memoir revealing a father’s alleged barn belt beatings and other private life stories. The editor pushes sensational details to drive sales, with plans for a Christmas deadline and film rights.
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