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Goldberg: What 'the Iron Lady' forged
In 1975, when asked to explain why Margaret Thatcher was poised to take over the Tory Party, the irascible British satirist Malcolm Muggeridge replied that it was all due to television and the fact that the telegenic Thatcher had a "certain imbecile...Tags: Tony Blair, Political Systems, Republican Party, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan
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What 'the Iron Lady' forged
In 1975, when asked to explain why Margaret Thatcher was poised to take over the Tory Party, the irascible British satirist Malcolm Muggeridge replied that it was all due to television -- and the fact that the telegenic Thatcher had a "certain imbecile...
Tags: Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Elections
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Acting Commerce Secretary Blank leaving to head university
WASHINGTON -- Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank, who has held the job since John Bryson resigned for medical reasons in June, is stepping down to become chancellor of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, she said Monday. Blank told her staff in...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Penny Pritzker, Edison International, National Weather Service, John Bryson
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The demise of moderate Republicanism
Among the casualties of the 2012 presidential election, along with Mitt Romney, was the vanishing breed of moderate Republicans of which he once was a star, until his embarrassing lurch into conservatism. Mr. Romney first failed to win the GOP...
Tags: George W. Bush, Executive Branch, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Elections
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Bel Air teen receives Eagle Scout Award
Brady Daniels Kautsch, 17 of Bel Air, earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award, on Dec. 13, 2012 and was formally recognized in a ceremonial Court of Honor on March 17, at the Church of St....Tags: Social Organizations, Human Interest, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, First Aid, Youth Organizations
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Out of the White House and onto the dole
In this era of huge federal debt and fiscal dysfunction, it's less than heartening to learn from the Congressional Research Service that the nation's four living former chief executives got a total of $3.7 million in pensions and operating expenses last...Tags: George W. Bush, Economy, Business and Finance, White House, Finance, Interior Policy
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House passes pension levy for health insurance
Editor's note: As part of the coverage of the 2013 legislative session, the American News will provide, on most days, a list of 10 pieces of information helpful to understanding what is — and sometimes isn’t — happening at the state...Tags: U.S. Senate, Pension and Welfare, Health Insurance, Interior Policy, Watertown
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Chan Lowe: The Pope retires
Some thoughts from the cheap seats about the Pope’s abdication: The former Cardinal Ratzinger accepted the heavy mantle of the Papacy with great reluctance. He reportedly prayed not to be chosen for the role, convinced he was inadequate for...
Tags: The Pope
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U.S. must recognize Israel's control of the Golan
Straddling the divide between the chaos in Syria and the calm of the Galilee in northern Israel is a pastoral plateau known as the Golan Heights. Famous for its world-class vineyards, wandering cattle, and lush nature trails, the Golan has served as the...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Lebanon, Israel, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Wars and Interventions
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Bronzeville among city sites seeking Obama library
The site where Michael Reese Hospital once stood isn't much to look at, just a 37-acre swath of overgrown land in Bronzeville, behind a shoddy chain-link fence. Developers are itching to build a casino or perhaps a sports entertainment complex on the...
Tags: George W. Bush, Springfield, Michigan Avenue, University of Chicago, Barack Obama
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VP became bigger job after Kennedy
Jules Witcover's commentary ("Don't count Biden out in 2016," Jan. 29) contrasts the vice president's potency with former vice presidents who had little influence or significance in American history. Indeed, when Lyndon Johnson was broached by John...Tags: Martin Luther King Jr., Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson
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Southwest Airlines offers double Rapid Rewards points for flights
Southwest Airlines said Monday it will double points on all U.S. travel for members of its frequent flier program for flights booked before May 15. The Dallas-based carrier made the announcement on its website and also revealed that Grand Rapids, Mich.,...
Tags: AirTran, Southwest Airlines Co., Air Transportation Industry
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