Hospitals Fight Costs As Political Chess Plays Out
The piece frames a clash between Jimmy Carter and Ted Kennedy over hospital costs with Sen. Kennedy and President Carter advocating caps. It cites the American Hospital Association and notes voluntary cost containment since 1977, claiming substantial savings and decreased growth in expenses across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Carter
Sen
Ted Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
White House
Sen. K
Carter
Lawmakers face tax deduction plan amid living-cost backlash
The House subcommittee debates a bill granting each member a 50 per day session deduction, potentially 14 000 yearly, to offset Washington costs. Critics note recent outside income limits and a 12 000 pay raise backlash, calling for a fresh look at self serving measures.
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Congress
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
HEW ends public financing of cosmetic surgery in hospitals
The HEW inspector general found about 500 non therapeutic cosmetic operations per year at eight Public Health Service hospitals mainly for spouses of military personnel. Costs reached about 500000 annually. Secretary Califano ordered an end to taxpayer funded vanity procedures after learning of the drama from a newspaper report.
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Joseph A. Califano Jr
HEW
Califano
Paul push to curb overseas trips meets slim support
Rep Ron Paul urges cosponsors to require open session disclosure and cost details for travel abroad. Only four joined, as lawmakers say foreign travel can aid informed votes yet existing steps curb frivolous globetrotting. The lone effort may signal discontent without broad backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Paul
House
Texas Republican
Paul
Death of Aiken civic leader Silas B. Knight remembered
Silas B. Knight a longtime Aiken resident and leader in business and fraternal circles died after a Masonic program in Blackville. A Laurens native WWII veteran Presbyterian College alumnus Knight led Knight Wilson Insurance, served as past master of Aiken Masonic Lodge 56, and supported Demolay Shriners Hospital and Rotary. He will be deeply missed in the community by family and friends.
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Silas B
Si) Knight
Aiken
Blackville
Laurens
Presbyterian College
Knight
Knight-Wilson, Insurance Adjusters
Shriners Hospital
Aiken Rotary Club
Aiken Standard
Dear Dr Graham How to know God personally and be saved
Billy Graham responds to a reader seeking assurance of salvation. He explains sin separates people from God, that salvation is a gift to be received in repentance and faith, and that inviting Jesus into one’s life yields justification and peace with God. He cites Romans 6 23 and Romans 5 1 for support.
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DR. Graham
God
Phillips
Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
RODGER RAGAN Circulation Director Profile
Notice lists Rodger Ragan as Circulation Director for Aiken Communications Inc. based in Aiken South Carolina. The item notes the 1867 establishment and the 1979 April 18 publication date with mail details.
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Rodger Ragan
Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
Fire the Friend and Foe of Early Man
A narrative traces how a primitive tribe discovers fire by rubbing sticks, learning to control it with a stone ring, heat ore, and forge metal. It warns of forest fires, debates the risks versus benefits, and notes modern fire dangers, yet argues civilization hinges on controlled flame.
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Samuel A. Cothran
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