Jimmy's Treaty advances lone step toward Middle East peace
An opinion essay argues Carter's Israeli Egyptian treaty is a first step toward durable peace in the Middle East. It notes ongoing gaps with Sadat and Begin, potential flare ups from the PLO and Arab states, oil pressures from OPEC, and the need for sustained American support. The piece credits Carter and the leaders for courage, while acknowledging decades of conflict and uncertainty ahead.
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Middle East
Jimmy Carter
Anwar Sadat
Jimmy
Carter
Israel
Egypt
Mideast
Sadat
Yasser Arafat
Palestinian Liberation Organization
Begin
Syria
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
PLO
OPEC
America
United States
U.S
Alliance of elderly and disabled set to sway upcoming election
Two voter blocs the elderly and the disabled are forging a political alliance that could shape next year's presidential race. Leaders like William Hutton and Frank Bowe chart plans to press candidates for commitments, targeting New Hampshire’s primary and broader policy issues while stressing vocational training and reducing disincentives in benefit programs.
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Washington
Les Whitten
New Hampshire
For
William Hutton
National Council of Senior Citizens
NCSC
Frank Bowe
American Coalition of
Citizens With Disabilities
Debbie Kaplan
Ralph Nader
Disabled Rights Center
Securities and Exchange Commission
Evan Kemp
Kemp
Bowe
Hutton
Jerry Ford
Henry Kissinger
Ford
Congress Feeds On Its Own No 1 In Washington
A columnist laments congressional perks and tax breaks described as costly side benefits. He cites a proposed 50 dollar a day deduction for members while in session and lists subsidized services, pensions, and perks as evidence that lawmakers look after themselves before the public. The piece recalls Barry Goldwater and notes opaque pay raises and rules, urging voter pressure to reform.
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House Ways and Means
Congress
Washington
House
Senate
Daniel Rostenkowski
D-Iii
Associated Press
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Botanical Garden
Goldwater
Washington News Report on Arafat Carter Brezhnev Views
Reports dismiss Arafat's threat to Gulf rulers as nonsense while Ford's candidacy lingers in the wings. Surveys show Carter must cut inflation to win reelection and SALT II remains pivotal. Brezhnev backs neutrality on Vietnam while hawks clash with doves over foreign policy and energy plans dominate Western democracies.
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State Department
Yasser Arafat
Saudi Arabia
Persian Gulf
France
PLO
Arafat
Iran
Egypt
Israel
Arafa
Leonid Brezhnev
Soviet Union
Brezhnev
Vietnam
Hawks
U.S
China
Brezhnev & Co
Carter
Doves
SALT II in US debate tests will and risks
Senator Robert Morgan argues SALT II should be judged by national interest and verifiable compliance. He warns against polarized slogans, urges rigorous questioning of ratification, and notes arms control must balance safety with verifying Soviet behavior and preventing strategic disadvantage. Morgan, a Democrat from North Carolina, sits on key Senate committees.
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United States
Russia
Senate
U.S
Robert Morgan
U.S. Senate
Armed Services Committee
Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
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Arnold Miller
Charles J. Hostetter
Jack E. Weaver
Cerneeuny
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U.S. Congress
Howard Metzenbaum
No. 1
Washington News Report
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Canada
Spirit of America
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