The right of the individual to cast his ballot in secret is one of the treasured rights of American citizens. However, under most rules of parliamentary procedure, secret votes are not allowed. The principle behind this difference is sound. When you … [Read more...] about House Internal Security Committee
Sputnik Anniversary
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Sputnik, the launching by the Soviet Union of the earth's first man-made satellite in space. It was a little moon, only 23 inches in diameter and weighing 185 pounds. It circled the earth every hour and a half … [Read more...] about Sputnik Anniversary
Shoring Up Social Security
The moment of truth for Social Security is fast approaching. Two years ago, Social Security moved from the black to the red. The 1975 deficit was $1.2 billion, the 1976 deficit was $3.2 billion, and the 1977 deficit is $5.6 billion. The deficits are … [Read more...] about Shoring Up Social Security
Soviet Intentions?
Defense Secretary Harold Brown stated recently that the Soviets are building four new types of intercontinental ballistic missiles, but he doesn't know "why the Soviets are pushing so hard to improve their Strategic nuclear capabilities." At a … [Read more...] about Soviet Intentions?
The Panama Treaty Terms
If we had lost a war to Panama and had to tender an unconditional surrender, the peace treaty wouldn't read much differently from the treaty that President Carter voluntarily signed on September 7, 1977 and now asks the Senate to ratify. Here is what … [Read more...] about The Panama Treaty Terms
Carter’s Welfare Reform
The attachment of the word "reform" to almost any piece of legislation gives it a tailwind that helps to speed its way through the cumbersome legislative process. The American people, however, have wised up to the use of the word reform when it is … [Read more...] about Carter’s Welfare Reform
S.A.T. Scores Report
Now that school is open and educators are back at their desks, a series of newspaper articles has surfaced claiming that the schools are doing a super job, and that the recent report by the national advisory committee on S.A.T. scores was really all … [Read more...] about S.A.T. Scores Report
Women in Military Combat? The Supreme Tragedy of the Equal Rights Amendment by Brigadier General Andrew J. Gatsis (Ret.) — September 1977
Genocide Convention: Threat to American Rights — September 1977
Steel Industry Blues
One of America's most vital industries is now being badly crippled by the Foreigners First policy in Washington. Government officials seem more eager to toady to foreign economic interests than to prevent American workers from joining the … [Read more...] about Steel Industry Blues
