Word: pertschuks
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Dates: during 1978-1978
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...Brown in the 1976 California Democratic primary, this sort of language compels one who regards oneself as a liberal to think about trying to find a new man. To be sure, Carter's appointments have been sound from the liberal perspective. The names of Joseph Califano at HEW, Michael Pertschuk at FTC, and Andrew Young at the U.N. immediately come to mind. But it is policy, not appointments, which shapes the course of nations. The Democratic Party has not traditionally accepted a defeatist philosophy of government, a philosophy that Carter seems to be adopting. The year 1980, therefore, may turn...
Some aides have moved out front in political or administrative careers of their own. About 18 former aides are now Congressmen and four are Senators. Among other ex-aides are A. Daniel O'Neal, who is chairman of tine Interstate Commerce Commission; Michael Pertschuk, head of the Federal Trade Commission; and Charles Ferris, the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. More typical is Kenneth McLean, 43, staff director of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. "I'd be a terrible politician," admits McLean. "To be a politician you have to go out and shake...