Today in history and birthdays for mid year 2007
On this date in 1935 the National Labor Relations Act was enacted, and in 1971 the 26th Amendment lowering voting age to 18 was certified. Birthdays include PT Barnum, Geoil Rhodes, Henry Cabot Lodge, and Huey Lewis. Also noted are Larry Doby’s 1947 contract milestone and a New York Sun obituary anecdote. Work unions total 55 representing 10 million in AFL-CIO.
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Profiles in courage a Washington rarity
Washington Post columnist David Broder argues that populist pressures distort policy as immigration and trade bills fail in Congress. He warns leaders must balance public wants with national needs while lawmakers face a fatigued presidency and a compliant Congress.
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Edmund Burke
Liberal media fairness cries fail to sway talk radio
William Rusher argues the Fairness Doctrine ended in 1987 and liberals now seek balance only on conservative talk radio. He notes talk radio’s rise as a conservative domain while major outlets stay liberal, urging liberals to switch media instead of demanding regulation.
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