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The article focuses on the steady political leadership demonstrated by former U.S. President George H. W. Bush. Topics covered include his ability and readiness to compromise with his political rivals, the conflict he had with the Republican Party, and his domestic and foreign policy agenda. His decision to prevent former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein to annex Kuwait and its impact on his ratings are also discussed.

The article discusses the separation of powers between the President and the Congress in the U.S. democratic system. It explores the legislative veto, wherein the Congress drafts a statute but incorporates a provision for a review of the Executive Branch's implementation of the law. It reports on the decision of the Supreme Court declaring that the legislative veto is an unconstitutional usurpation of power by Congress.

The article discusses the possible content of the State of the Union address and the budget proposal of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. The authors point out that the challenge is for Reagan to create a program that will help the economy recover from the recession. They also analyze Reagan's recent statements which include his assurance to focus on economic growth to be able to offer employment to the unemployed.

The article reports on the issues regarding government spending, missiles, and new taxes in the U.S. It states that the efforts to pass appropriations bills for the fiscal year beginning October 1982 were a failure and the attempt to set a direction to prosperity with a nickel-a-gallon gasoline tax was delayed by a renegrade filibuster. It mentions that the U.S. President Ronald Reagan and his congressional critics were still fighting over the MX missile and Social Security.

The article focuses on the program of U.S. President Ronald Reagan's administration to sell public lands, which is estimated to earn 17 billion dollars for the government. According to the authors, the Reagan administration hoped to dispose of 307 parcels totaling 60 thousand acres, which is the biggest real estate sale since the opening of Oklahoma. It adds that the government has offered the sale of Point Sur Light Station, Fort DeRussy and Union Village Dam among the several areas to be sold.

The article discusses the issues and topics related to legal services and politics in the U.S. It states that some of the lawyers have thet tendency to escape from the original task which is to defend the legal rights of their clients. The article also stresses the polical issues faced by several politicians who are engaged in legal aspects.

Compares Ronald Reagan and George Bush, and notes that the real surprise, given both their backgrounds, that Reagan was more flexible abroad and more attentive at home than Bush. Reagan had more civility and while his rhetoric was simplistic it was not mean. The three main areas of Bush's failure were foreign policy (no reconsideration of America's role in the post-cold war world), the economy (his fatal no-new-taxes pledge), culture (obstruction rather than argument).

Discusses events that occurred during the presidency of Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. The addition of social programs and lower taxes which sent deficits soaring to new highs; The investments in stocks; The pressure that Reagan's military build-up and his attempt to create a Star Wars antimissible defense put on the Soviet Union; The de-escalation of the arms race during a series of summits between Reagan and Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev; News stories reported by `Time' magazine.

The article offers information on U.S. President Ronald Reagan post the assassination attempt on his life. It offers a glimpse of Reagan's interview where he recounts his experience of being shot at. It discusses his health and the political issues that are awaiting the President for his intervention that includes the farm bill, arms control talks, and Middle East peace negotiations.

The article focuses on the concern of the U.S. government regarding terrorism. It notes that the concern in Washington D.C. has been intensified by six explosions in Kuwait and the bombings at Harrods department store in Great Britain. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director William Webster says that Americans have a rising concern for terrorism, stressing the significance of prudent measures to anticipate and deter a terrorist attack before it can be carried out.

The article discusses the results of the national elections in the U.S. in 1983. It mentions that most high profile candidates who won in the elections are black and female candidates and were chosen not only by their race and sex but also by their qualifications. It also notes the Democratic Party's National Committee Chairman Charles Manatt and his Republican Party counterpart Frank Fahrenkopf's individual post-election analyses.

The author describes his conversation with U.S. President Ronald Reagan on the way to a Republican rally in Billings, Montana, aboard Air Force One. According to him, Reagan admitted that he has enjoyed the presidency though he developed some gray hairs for the job. It also states that Reagan commented on the declining standards in filmmaking, on Anwar Sadat's assassination and on the humility of Queen Elizabeth of England.

The article reports on a public opinion poll conducted by the journal regarding Americans perceptions of U.S. President Ronald Reagan's administration and the state of the country. It mentions that Americans are worried about the economic condition of their country specially the inflation and recession. It cites that 63 percent of Americans believe that nuclear war will break out. But in spite of the negative issues, Reagan is still popular with Americans.

Profiles former United States President Ronald Reagan. Personal background; Career history and highlights; Leadership style; Reagan's action toward the Soviets; Achievements as president of the United States.

Discusses events that occurred during the presidency of Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. The addition of social programs and lower taxes which sent deficits soaring to new heights; The investments in stocks; The pressure that Reagan's military build-up and his attempt to create a Star Wars antimissible defense put on the Soviet Union; The de-escalation of the arms race during a series of summits between Reagan and Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev; News stories reported by 'Time' magazine.

The article reports on U.S. President Jimmy Carter's last days in President office and the preparation of President-elect Ronald Reagan before he occupies the president's chair. As stated, Carter remained calm despite some unresolved major crises like 52 Americans held hostage in Iran and the declining condition of the U.S. economy. However, Reagan is busy tackling tasks ahead and is trying to fill up his cabinet. He has hoped for "health, happiness and peace" under his regime.

The article focuses on the findings of the poll taken for the periodical "Time" by Yankelovich Skelly and White Inc. concerning political issues in the U.S. A telephone survey from December 6 to 8, 1983 of 1,000 registered voters were conducted. Results of the poll revealed that the lead of former vice president Walter Mondale over Ohio senator John Glenn for the Democratic presidential nomination has stretched to a gap of 34% to 18% among Democrats and independent voters.

The article reports on the discussions in the U.S. Congress concerning the federal budget deficit. Democrat James Jones of Oklahoma mentions that pointing fingers at anybody and stalling stopgap spending bills in the Senate can do nothing to mitigate the problem. It also notes that similar to reduced-spending legislations, the social and educational spending bills were also rejected by the Senate.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Los Angeles: America's Uneasy New Melting Pot" in the June 13, 1983 issue, "From Protest to Politics" in the June 6, 1983 issue, and "Against a Confusion of Tongues" in the June 13, 1983 issue.

The article focuses on the fate of the proposed 168 billion-dollar Social Security compromise package introduced by the National Commission on Social Security Reform in the U.S. Congress. The authors mention the expectation of Republican Congressman Barber Conable about the possible opposition to the proposal. They cite the emergence of the Fund for Assuring an Independent Retirement (FAIR) coalition of active and retired civil servants.

The article focuses on the anticipation that gender gap between men and women voters will play a role in the November 1982 balloting in the U.S. According to pollster Louis Harris, women were as important as any single group in the election. Harris added that Democratic Congressional candidates were supported by women over Republicans by 52% to 48%. National Organization for Women Inc. made an effort to reinforce the gender gap.

The article focuses on the strategy team of U.S. President Ronald Reagan, which is called "Legislative Strategy Group" led by Chief of Staff James Baker and Richard Darman. According to the authors, it was Darman who conceived the idea of a group that would facilitate and coordinate the passage of Reagan's economic program. They state that the group has rendered victories to Reagan including bills that center on strategies on moderation and compromise.

The article discusses the effort of the U.S. Democrats to discuss some alternatives on how to make gains in the upcoming elections and to recapture the White House in 1984. The party's national midterm conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was participated by some 900 Democrats. It tackles the proposal of the so-called neoliberals to formulate national policies to boost the country's economic growth.