Word: electable
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...problem that turned out to be severe was the danger that a nominee would have a conflict of interest-or the appearance of it-between his private affairs and his Government job. Reagan is the first President-elect to staff a full Cabinet under the 1978 Ethics in Government Act, which tightens financial reporting for top Government officers and sets up elaborate rules to guard against a clash between their federal and private lives. Says Meese: "A President-elect used to call up a prospective Cabinet member. He would consult with his wife, call back in 24 hours...
...President-elect Ronald Reagan finally began to fill his administration with Harvard graduates in five of his eight announced Cabinet-level posts--University faculty members aiding the transition operation continued to write memos and mull over job offers...
...left out, Vice President-elect George Bush selected Charles G. (Chase) Untermeyer '68, a Texas state representative and a fellow at the Institute of Politics, as his executive assistant...
...book's 13 contributors outlined their findings at a morning press conference in Washington, D.C. and discussed their domestic and international security recommendations with top government officials, including several members of President-elect Reagan's transition team, at an afternoon conference...
...residential and student services committees would also each elect five members to meet regularly with Faculty in two committees replacing CHUL...