Common Cause Magazine articles from March 1993

Common Cause Magazine archives from March 1993

Jim Wright's legacy of Love. (restrictions on Love Field airport service)
March 22, 1993... Who'd a thunk it: Texas Sen. Phil Gramm, Republican spearcarrier, defending the legacy of the toppled House speaker, Democrat Jim Wright? Oddly enough it was Love that brought them together. Love Field that is, a small Dallas airport that...

Potter's way. (Federal Election Commission vice chairman Trevor Potter)
March 22, 1993... Will Trevor Potter give teeth to one of Washington's most toothless watchdogs? Potter is the newest member of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the government agency in Washington that's supposed to enforce campaign finance law....

The divorce is final. (Points of Light Foundation non-partisanship)
March 22, 1993... From the beginning, the non-profit Points of Light Foundation has fought a perception problem. No matter how hard it has struggled to prove its political independence, folks have always confused it with President Bush. Probably has...

Bill's first day. (Inauguration extravagance anecdotes )
March 22, 1993... It was a week of sweeping change: A poignant classified ad in a Capitol Hill newspaper advertised an "Inaugural ball-gown.... Gorgeous! Size 8-10. Worn once." Immediate seating was available at George Bush's favorite Chinese restaurant in...

On the town with Jonas Savimbi. (huge U.S. lobbying expenditures by Angola)
March 22, 1993... The well-connected Washington lobbying firm of Black, Manafort, Stone and Kelly has seen dictators such as Somalia's Mohamed Siad Barre, the Philippines' late Ferdinand Marcos and Mobutu Sese Seko of Zaire vanish from its client list. So Black,...

Risky business: a decade of daredevil finance and other games plays a hidden role in the health insurance crisis. (Cover Story)
March 22, 1993... Like many small-business proprietors, Jan and Phil Fenty of Washington, D.C., fret constantly about the cost of health insurance. Owners of Fleet Feet, a running shoe and clothing franchise, the Fentys pay dearly to cover themselves and their...

The players: behind the glitter, the movie industry is just another favor-seeking special interest.
March 22, 1993... Behind the glitter, the movie industry is just another favor-seeking special interest. Hollywood has long eyed Washington - the other city of power and illusion - with hungry fascination. As the Clinton administration dawns you can almost...

Trading favors: while Congress debates trade policy, members quietly lift the barriers for their favorite importers. (includes related articles) (Cover Story)
March 22, 1993... While Congress debates trade policy, members quietly lift the barriers for their favorite importers. Dark-haired, tanned and dapper, Rep. Mel Levine (D-Calif.) took the House floor in July 1991 and condemned the Bush administration's trade...

Rebuilding the schoolhouse: author Jonathan Kozol talks about education reform, choice and Chelsea's school. (Interview) (Cover Story)
March 22, 1993... Author Jonathan Kozol talks about education reform, choice and Chelsea's school. When Bill and Hillary Clinton announced in early January that their daughter, Chelsea, would be attending an exclusive private school in the nation's capital,...

It's about time. (conduct of modern life ) (Cover Story)
March 22, 1993... Here's the good news: You may have more of this precious commodity than you think. It's interesting to watch my husband, the wire service reporter, get ready for work. First, a beeper goes on his belt, so his editor can reach him anywhere....

In common: CC pushes Congress and President Clinton for quick action on campaign finance reform. (Common Cause)
March 22, 1993... After the November elections, Common Cause shifted its attention from asking congressional candidates to make a commitment to support campaign finance reform to ensuring that those campaign promises are translated into quick action on...

Ethics Committee urged to take action. (Congress)
March 22, 1993... In three separate cases in December, Common Cause called for the congressional ethics committees to appoint outside counsel to investigate allegations against members of Congress. On December 3, Common Cause urged the Senate Ethics...

In the states: CC activists discover the joys of the task force. (Common Cause)
March 22, 1993... If recent experiences in Minnesota, Georgia, New Mexico, Kentucky, Virginia and Illinois are any indication, task forces can produce tough - and often successful - legislative reform proposals. Whether brought together by state officials or...

1992 in review: this was a great year for Common Cause issues.
March 22, 1993... America cannot deal with a host Of domestic problems - too long neglected - until our leaders restore people's faith in the political system. 1992 was a year of great achievement for Common Cause. Congress - after years of hard work by...

Seize the moment: it's time for Congress and Clinton to deliver on campaign finance reform. (Column)
March 22, 1993... It's time for Congress and Clinton to deliver on campaign finance reform. Not since the founding days of Common Cause 22 years ago have we witnessed as powerful a public mood for change in Washington as we see now. And not since those...