Dec 4, 2012 | News, Sports
During his years as a Wall Street lawyer, RN was almost tapped by Marvin Miller – the late Major League Player’s Association executive director and the man responsible for the concept of free agency in sports – as General Counsel....
Nov 22, 2012 | News, The New Nixon
For all you history buffs out there, take note of this fun Nixon Thanksgiving trivia: In 1969, Mrs. Nixon became the first – and, thusfar, only – First Lady to issue a Thanksgiving Day proclamation. Though all Presidents since Washington had been issuing proclamations...
Nov 19, 2012 | News, News Media
How the Washington press corps has mellowed since President Nixon’s White House days. Example: President Obama’s most recent press conference (11/14/12) took place eight months since his last one from the East Room. Not once during the session was Mr. Obama asked why...
Nov 19, 2012 | News, The New Nixon
On his swing through Southeast Asia, the Myanmar Times notes that President Obama is one of only four U.S. Presidents to visit the country. Other Presidents include Grant, Hoover, and Nixon; with President Nixon alone visiting the country both before and after his...
Nov 3, 2012 | China, Foreign Policy, News, Nixon Today
Over at the website of the Philippine Star, columnist Carmen N. Pedrosa reminds her countrymen that China is the pre-eminent economic presence in today’s Pacific Rim, and that American politicians, rather than blaming the PRC for all America’s financial...
Oct 31, 2012 | News, News Media
President Nixon’s availability to White House correspondents looks great, especially when compared to President Obama’s record. Who would have guessed today’s White House press corps would be so passive when stiffed by the President, who makes clear he feels...
