Word: reaganism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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When asked about a specific album recorded in 1969, Taylor somehow managed to turn the conversation into an expose on the insidious linkage between Ronald Reagan's presidency and the fame of trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. Asked about his practice regimen, Taylor simply answered, "Trance...
...Contract With America, however, is not a fresh approach to solving America's problems. Like the Republican rhetoric that accompanies it, much of the Contract is a cleverly packaged attempt to return to the policies of Ronald Reagan and George Bush. The Republican electoral strategy, as well as the issues and themes that the party continues to stress, also represents an intensified attempt to appeal to the racism, xenophobia and prejudice that has continued to divide America...
...York Magazine reported today that former Reagan spinmeister Michael Deaver has been advising Gingrich's staff. The magazine quotes Deaver, who was convicted of perjury in 1987 in connection with an influence-peddling case, as saying he had met with people around Gingrich several times "to strategize...
Samuel Pierce, President Reagan's first Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, won't be charged after a five-year probe of housing corruption scandals in the 1980s -- largely because government prosecutors have concluded that he is old and ill and didn't profit from alleged cronyism in the department. But Independent Counsel Arlin Adams said today that Pierce, 72, nicknamed "Silent Sam" for keeping a low profile during his government tenure, has admitted he created an environment that permitted aides to steer federal aid illegally to friends and political allies. "I realize that my own conduct contributed...
...matter of days" if the shared responsibility arrangement can be resolved to Fowler and Dodd's satisfaction. Under the arrangement, Dodd would assume the title of general chairman of the Democratic National Committee and Fowler, chairman. The scheme is similar to one adopted by the Republicans under President Ronald Reagan. Whoever the Democratic leaders turn out to be -- a deal should be announced this Thursday -- they have their work cut out: The DNC faces a $4 million debt, an angry electorate and a GOP that seems poised to keep itself at the center of any legislative efforts...