House panel backs energy efficiency standards for large appliances
The House Energy and Commerce sub committee on energy and power approved a compromise bill setting federal energy-efficiency standards for large household appliances. The measure mirrors a vetoed last year and aligns with a Senate-passed version after White House talks. Support comes from lawmakers environmental groups and manufacturers seeking preemption of varied state standards.
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Hall Poses For Photographers In Iran-Contra Fallout
Former NSC secretary Fawn Hall posed for photographers amid Iran Contra investigations. Her attorney arranged the session outside his office as Hall, 27, offered no comments on probes into weapons sales and profits diverted to the Contras. She has immunity from Walsh and remains cooperative.
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Study Group Calls for Review of Adoption Policies
The Council For a Black Economic Agenda presented evidence to President Reagan of a nationwide pattern of discrimination by adoption agencies. Spokesman Robert Woodson said agencies discriminate against black parents and single parent households, with financial barriers blocking acceptable black families from adopting. Reagan was receptive and ordered follow up meetings with staff.
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Commander Rejects VA Benefit Cuts in Congress Hearing
Kenneth Musselmann of the Disabled American Veterans urged Congress to reject Reagan administration plans to cut VA medical staff and mortgage programs. He warned it would breach faith with veterans as the White House sought to reduce care, delay research funds, and raise loan fees. House and Senate Veterans' Affairs committees son firm against the cuts, proposing increased funding instead.
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Experts urge focus on long term care in aging bills
MITCHELL WASHINGTON AP experts warned that without reform of long term care funding Congress should not pass a catastrophic health care bill this year. Nursing home costs make up 21 percent of elderly health care spending and 42 percent of out of pocket costs, per Gail Wilensky. Senator Mitchell said long term care accounts for over 80 percent of elderly health costs and urged attention at hearings. They advocated state options for home health care services under Medicare.
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Navy chiefs tighten grooming and fitness standards
Operations Chief Trost orders Navy personnel to meet grooming rules shaving beards trimming hair and mustaches and pursuing fitness program compliance. He notes a troubling minority fail to meet standards and requires corrective action across commands to maintain naval appearance and discipline.
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Official Told Proposal Will Be Ignored
Washington AP reports the Reagan administration faces congressional opposition to a 17 percent cut next year in child nutrition programs. Rep. William Ford chairs a House subcommittee hearing and argues Congress will not erode child nutrition services. The plan would end a 25 cent per meal subsidy for higher income students, with 857 million dollars saved in 1988. officials note 85 percent of subsidies go to programs for poor children, arguing the change is not a major reduction in federal commitment.
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Shoot A Mountain Go To Jail
In Yreka California photographers face fines up to 1000 dollars or six months in jail for taking images of Mount Shasta without a permit. Proponents say the rule cuts red tape while critics call it bureaucratic meddling. City officials report no permit requests or violations since the ordinance passed December 18.
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Reagan and Tower Commission Report Release Plans
President Reagan and top aides will receive the Tower Commission report at the Cabinet Room while thousands of copies go to the news media. Marlin Fitzwater said copies will be printed for Thursday’s release and reporters will have about one hour to study the document before questions. The panel’s 300 plus page report is expected to include a lengthy narrative, conclusions, and a sizeable annex.
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Celebrations Mark Marcos Uprising Anniversary in Philippines
Manila marks the first anniversary of the people power revolution that forced Ferdinand Marcos into exile. President Corazon Aquino vows to pursue economic goals and honors soldiers who refused to fire on peaceful protesters at Camp Aguinaldo. Church bells ring across the nation to begin the commemorations.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Details
The Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions and classifieds and states office hours from 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday and 8 a m to 10 30 a m Sunday. It provides its address 124 Rutland Drive and mailing box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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