Some months ago, Common Cause came out with a report on political campaigns which concluded that the two parties which compete in every Congressional election are not, contrary to what most people think, the Republican and the Democratic parties, but … [Read more...] about CAMPAIGN FINANCING
THE PSRO ACT
The secret activities of the "plumbers" in breaking into the office of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist have been almost universally condemned. But if the "plumbers" had delayed their raid until 1974, it would have been legal under a new law which took … [Read more...] about THE PSRO ACT
MORAL EDUCATION NEEDED
The United States spends more per student on education than any other nation. Our magnificent education facilities, school buildings, gymnasiums, laboratories, college campuses, endowments and scholarships are the envy of the world. Yet, something is … [Read more...] about MORAL EDUCATION NEEDED
POLICY TOWARD CASTRO
For the past several weeks, the Spanish-language press in the United States has been buzzing with speculation and comment about a murder near Miami which, strangely, has gone almost unnoticed by the regular news media. On the Thursday before Easter, … [Read more...] about POLICY TOWARD CASTRO
THE FEDERAL RESERVE
Vice President Gerald Ford recently endorsed high interest rates at a bankers' meeting at White Sulphur Springs, Virginia. He said that the fight against inflation "requires a restrictive monetary policy that means, among other things, the discipline … [Read more...] about THE FEDERAL RESERVE
LAND USE PLANNING ACT
The largest single investment the average individual makes in a lifetime is usually a home to live in. The right to buy, use, enjoy, sell, or leave this home to a spouse and children is sanctified by law and essential to what we call the American way … [Read more...] about LAND USE PLANNING ACT
COMPUTERS
Computers are an American invention, and we have stayed far ahead of the rest of the world in their development and production. Our second, third and fourth generation computers are the envy of the Communist countries. A computer is not just a … [Read more...] about COMPUTERS
SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security has been considered a sacred cow which no politician dares to criticize. Yet, there is one feature of the Social Security Law which is highly unjust to more than 2 ½ million citizens between the ages of 65 and 72. A person over 65 … [Read more...] about SOCIAL SECURITY
CUT FEDERAL BUDGET
Polls and commentators keep reminding us that Watergate has caused the American people to lose faith in their government leaders. But this dark cloud has one bright silver lining. The public's loss of faith in government officials has been … [Read more...] about CUT FEDERAL BUDGET
CUT FEDERAL BUDGET
Polls and commentators keep reminding us that Watergate has caused the American people to lose faith in their government leaders. But this dark cloud has one bright silver lining. The public's loss of faith in government officials has been … [Read more...] about CUT FEDERAL BUDGET
