Europe's Silent Fear on SALT II and European Silence
Western European leaders fear the SALT II treaty and its ground-launched cruise missile limits. A confidential warning urges a public European stance against the pact to help secure Senate ratification. The strategy hinges on NATO cohesion and potential Soviet relations.
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Gift wish list and political questions from The Times
Safire humorously lists Christmas gifts reflecting political divides and then poses pointed questions on Washington matters. The piece mixes satirical gift ideas with inquiries about OMB appointments, Koreagate, CIA, the White House security tightening, and SALT II cruise missile limits amid NATO and European reactions.
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Uncertain Leadership Marks Carter and Congress in 1977
A critical summary of President Carter and the 95th Congress, noting fractured leadership and limited success. It cites stalled energy and tax reform, costly social policy shifts, a looming budget deficit, and labor influence, while urging lessons for 1978 and beyond.
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Republican Stakes Rise in 1978 Congressional Survey
Washington report notes the 1978 Senate map favors Democrats with 17 of 33 seats up for election held by Republicans and a 62 to 38 Democratic majority. Right wing challenges target four liberal GOP senators while party leaders debate potential gains and losses in various states and regions.
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