Baytown park and ride eyed by Metro contract talks
Baytown Transit Committee plans to negotiate with Houston Metro to contract park and ride service from Baytown to Houston. Talks to begin next week could allow Metro to bid or be replaced by private carriers. If talks fail, Baytown seeks federal funds and a plan to inform the public.
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New Social Security tax forms to hit 1984 recipients
Forty million Americans will receive Benefit Statement SSA 1099 as officials explain tax on up to half of Social Security benefits for those above income thresholds. The thresholds are 25000 for single filers, 32000 for joint filers, with separate filing rules. A toll free line will answer questions and guide taxpayers through the process.
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Revenue Service
Social Security
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White budget cuts spark partisan dispute in Austin
Gov. Mark White’s 1986 87 office budget is shown as a net cut while GOP leaders claim proposed increases for the mansion and staff. White aides insist there is a 5 percent overall decrease and no mansion rise, noting transfers and use of federal grant interest.
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Ms. Arnold
Strake
Bill Clements
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Lawmakers show little support for happy hour ban
In Austin a news conference promoting Holidays Ahead revealed mixed views on banning happy hours. Senator Sarpalius backs raising the drinking age to 21 and an open container law while Rep. Smith doubts a happy hour ban would curb drunken driving. Public officials cite lack of solid data on impact and concerns about price controls.
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Terral Smith
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Economists Protest Cutting of Reagan Council
Economists from current and former ranks protest a possible abolition of the Council of Economic Advisers as part of a budget move to save 2.5 million dollars. William Niskanen, Murray Weidenbaum, and Herbert Stein argue the panel offers an independent economic voice while Felix Feldstein warns of deficits’ impact. Feldstein, who left for Harvard last July, could not be reached for comment.
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