Economists Estimate High Costs of Federal Regulation
Dr. Murray Weidenbaum of Washington University assesses federal rules as costing American business about 100 billion dollars in 1979, well above the 66.1 billion estimate for 1976. Paperwork accounted for 25 billion, with total private sector compliance at 62.9 billion and 3.2 billion in agency administration.
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Housing Bill Survives Last Minute Vote in Turbulent House
In Washington a housing discrimination bill urged by President Carter survives by 1 vote amid a late switch by Rep. Gaudds. The measure would establish a new enforcement procedure under the 1968 Fair Housing Act with HUD and Justice Department involvement and potential fines. An earlier amendment to allow racial makeup to affect home values was rejected 257 to 156.
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Planned Ford Recall Could Cost Millions
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