Carter calls for voluntary insulation energy plan
Editorial argues insulation must be voluntary with tax incentives and loans. Congress wary while a House panel approves a possible mandatory sale standard. Rising energy costs boost homeowner interest though critics say government intrusion unnecessary.
Carter energy plan sustains call for natural gas deregulation
The piece notes Congress weakly trims back Carter energy proposals including a standby gasoline tax and taxes on gas guzzlers. It argues deregulating natural gas would spur offshore gas expansion, though White House warns 1985 bills may raise household bills. It suggests deregulation as an alternative to salvage energy policy amid shifting House committee votes.
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Amin’s Disappearance Sparks International Gloom
The report notes Amin of Uganda created uproar after a brief exit claiming travel to a Commonwealth meeting in London. It argues Britain's security could have halted him, condemns his posturing and fabrications, and recalls UN sanctions as a response to his genocide and tyranny.
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Andrew Young’s fall from grace and its causes
Michael Novak analyzes how Andrew Young’s behavior and speech, coupled with President Carter’s lax oversight, damaged Young’s credibility. The piece argues Young’s self-regard and use of racism charges erode his leadership at the U.N. and his influence on Carter’s coalition, likening him to a political liability rather than a reforming figure.
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Clergymen urge action over Soviet religious persecutions
A coalition of pastors and rabbis denounces religious oppression in the Soviet Union. They cite imprisoned Baptist Georgi Vins and jailed Jewish spokesman Artole Sharanski, now accused of treason. They warn oppression may spread without a strong international response and urge readers to contact officials.
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Bottom line-ism and the new federal regulation trend
The piece critiques so called bottom line regulation where agencies set goals and force industry to find methods. It cites EPA emission rules, Tris in sleepwear, CPSCs bans, and fire retardants like phosphates and NTA, showing how pursuit of end results harms industry, jobs, and public health. It argues regulations ignore interconnected costs and risks.
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Social Security miscast as insurance claims expert critique
Dr. Virgil Salera argues Social Security is not true insurance but an old age tax transfer system. Inflation and disability costs drive deficits, while proposed reforms under Carter shift costs to employers and raise high wage labor costs. He suggests classification as Welfare and inflation indexing as better fixes.
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