Most Congressional bills or amendments that pass one House but are not voted on in the other House die quietly without further controversy. An exception to this rule is an amendment to the educationbill proposed by Congressman John Conlan which would … [Read more...] about SECULAR HUMANISM
Platform Comparisons
Contrary to the popular belief that national party platforms tend to blur rather than clarify the differences between the two major political parties, and are so vague that they don't mean much anyway, the 1976 party platforms offer the voters a … [Read more...] about Platform Comparisons
The Anti-Abortion Constituency
The speeches that placed the name of Ellen McCormick in nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention make it clear that the Republican who has the best chance to defeat Jimmy Carter is Ronald Reagan. The long string of successes … [Read more...] about The Anti-Abortion Constituency
THE ANTI-ABORTION CONSTITUENCY
The speeches that placed the name of Ellen McCormick in nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention make it clear that the Republican who has the best chance to defeat Jimmy Carter is Ronald Reagan. The long string of successes … [Read more...] about THE ANTI-ABORTION CONSTITUENCY
Meaning of the Bicentennial
Do you know what we will be celebrating the Bicentennial of on July 4, 1976? The start or finish of the American Revolution? The writing or ratification of the U.S. Constitution or the Bill of Rights? The Boston Tea Party? The Battles of Bunker Hill, … [Read more...] about Meaning of the Bicentennial
Dropping Out of Motherhood
Like most college graduates, I receive a magazine sent regularly with the compliments of my alma mater. The current issue of the 'Radcliffe Quarterly" presents statistics which show that, whereas all young women are having fewer children, four-year … [Read more...] about Dropping Out of Motherhood
Danger From Mexico
"Don't worry, the Reds are still 90 miles away"was the sarcastic slogan of the 1960s designed to focus attention on the stupidity of our State Department, first, in supporting Fidel Castro's takeover of Cuba, second, in withdrawing air and sea … [Read more...] about Danger From Mexico
LEONOR SULLIVAN
Among the Congressmen who will be retiring at the end of this year is me of the most conscientious and capable ever to serve: Leonor K. Sullivan, now completing her 24th year representing the people of st. Louis. She has built her record in Congress … [Read more...] about LEONOR SULLIVAN
Student Loan Program
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established the guaranteed student loan program in order to enable financially needy students to attend college or vocational school. Under this program, a student can borrow up to $5,000 for undergraduate college or … [Read more...] about Student Loan Program
Stealing the Bicentennial
Almost anyone could have predicted that some unscrupulous peddlers would try to make a fast buck by packaging shoddy merchandise in red-white-and-blue Bicentennial wrappings. What is surprising, however, is the magnitude of the attempt to deceive the … [Read more...] about Stealing the Bicentennial
