Reagan starts to regain credibility after Iran Contra turmoil
The editorial notes Reagan has softened his stance and begun cooperating with critics after a Thanksgiving reflection. It argues North and Poindexter’s Fifth Amendment deferrals hint at guilt and urge the president to demand full truth, potentially harming his standing and credibility if not addressed.
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Richard M. Nixon
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Oliver L. North
John M. Poindexter
George Bush
Democrats Face Economic Battles In New Congress
The piece argues Democratic control will unlikely reverse fiscal policy soon and significant effects won’t hit until 1988 or 1989. It highlights trade, agriculture, and budget moves, defends limited tax increases, and sketches friction with the Fed over interest rates and money supply. It also notes banking committee shifts and S&L recapitalization needs.
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Allen Sinai
Lloyd Bentsen
D-Texas
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William Proxmire
D-Wis
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Bentsen
Robert Packwood
R Ore
Navy
John Lehman
Pentagon
Lehman
Field day on Iran deal and Reagan era intrigue
The essay argues the Iran arms deal controversy will be exploited by Democrats, notes Reagan acted to continue the inquiry, and cites outside support to the contras. It warns an excessive fear of leaks could paralyze government and points to Israel Saudi involvement and media roles.
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NBC Evening News
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New York Times
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Yaacov Nimrodi
al Schwimmer
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Peres
Marvin Kalb
White House
State Department
National health care on the way?
Princeton economist Uwe Reinhardt predicts national health insurance by the mid 1990s, arguing the US spends more yet remains less healthy than other nations. He notes the baby boom generation will demand universal coverage and cites Dr. Otis Bowen’s 117 page report proposing catastrophic insurance and private incentives amid fiscal restraint.
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Bowen
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Ronald Reagan
Washington
America
Pocket CIA and the Iran arms plot under Reagan
The piece argues Reagan knew of Oliver North’s covert operations linking arms sales to Iran with contra funding and questions what he did not know. It compares Nixon and Kennedy eras improvisations, notes a pocket CIA under NSC, and suggests accountability skirts around higher decisions.
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