Carter's federal judge picks test merit not politics
The piece argues Carter shifted from merit based selections to politicking in U S attorney firings and four federal judgeships. It notes Byrd’s list and hints the president may nominate minorities or women to two vacancies, risking Senate pushback and a breach of campaign pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
U.S
David Marston
Philadelphia
Marston
Griffin B. Bell
Harry F. Byrd
I-Va
Virginia
Justice Department
White House
American Bar Assn
Thomas Downing
Byrd-appointed
Senate
Sen. Byrd
Notes on fire response and fuel solution letters
A Dec 21 1978 fire is praised for rapid Round Hill and Gainesboro volunteer response. A Feb 22 letter discusses Prof Crombie's fuel crisis solution, urging public and congressional consideration and investigation of oil industries, reflecting community voice from The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Round Hill
Gainesboro
Dana R. Teaford
Fredericktown
Dr. Stephens
The
Evening Star
Caf
John Coe
Coe
Lance Crombie
University of Minnesota
Prof. Crombie
Mr. Coe
America
All America
Washington
Amtrak Cut Plan Faces Senate Action and Support
The Carter administration proposes a 43 percent Amtrak route reduction saving about 189 million dollars in the first year while seeking a 760 million dollar subsidy for 1980. Congress has until May 14 to block the plan, which would affect 250 congressional districts. Supporters cite spending restraint and energy considerations, while opponents urge preserving routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Amtrak
Congress
Charles
Chip) Bishop
Transportation Department
Bishop
Congressional Commerce Committees
Clark Tyler
Tyler
The
National Taxpayers Union
Left Hand Versus Right Hand in Energy Policy Clash
A column argues energy policy pits the left against the right. It critiques Energy Secretary Schlesinger, President Carter, and Transportation Secretary Adams over fuel, highway funding, and Amtrak subsidies and ridership. It urges balanced support for rail to curb energy use and maintain intercity travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New York
James Schlesinger
Carter
Congress
America
Amtrak
Adams
New York-to
Department of Transportation
Los Angeles
Seattle
Brock Adams
Jimmy Carter
New Ring Around Old Coon Tail
The piece critiques Senator Cranston's 1979 Child Care Act of 1979, tracing its roots to the 1971-72 debate on child development amendments. It warns of a large bureaucratic system, costs, and limited emphasis on parental authority, labeling the bill a risky leap in the dark with projected funding up to $30 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star Syndicate, Inc
Washington
Alan Cranston
California
Congress
Nixon
Ranston
Cranston
Virginia
Bleeding Hearts
Wandas
Cranston’s
Mondale
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Winchester Evening Star
By Irwin Arieff
National Association of Railroad Passengers
James J. Florio
D-N.j
House Commerce Subcommittee On Transportation
Florio
Ross Capon
National Association of Rail Passengers
Capon
By Tom Wicker
By James J. Kilpatrick
Walter Mondale
Minnesota
House
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