The new Daley machine

Article Abstract:

Pres Bill Clinton's choice of William Daley as Department of Commerce secretary blurs the distinction between business, government and politics in the US. Daley's background suggests that he was appointed to convert his influence and connections into cash for the Democratic Party.

Finance, Column, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Democratic Party (United States), United States. Department of Commerce, Daley, William M.

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He's no Paul Volcker

Article Abstract:

Bentsen is not the innovative, young appointee many were expecting, but he will diligently pursue cuts to the federal deficit. However, Bentsen must be discouraged from allowing tax breaks and from pressuring the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.

Officials and employees, Economic policy, United States. Department of the Treasury, Bentsen, Lloyd

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Leave well alone: ambassadors

Article Abstract:

Seitz, a career diplomat, is one of the best ambassador's the US has ever sent to Britain and should not be replaced when Pres Clinton takes office. Many ambassadors are appointed as political favors, but Seitz could not be replaced by anyone better.

Political aspects, International relations, Ambassadors, Seitz, Raymond

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