Editors Clash With FEC Over Reader's Digest Campaign Funds
The Federal Election Commission probes a Reader's Digest piece accusing Sen Kennedy of falsifying the Chappaquiddick account. The column argues publishing is not campaigning and warns of chilling free expression if FEC rules curb press criticism and investigative reporting. Congress may amend the Campaign Act to limit FEC reach.
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Reader’s Digest
Sen. Kennedy
Chappaquiddick
Federal Election Commission
Jimmy Carter
FEC
Kennedy and
Oregon
Congress
Youth wage bill seen as incentive for teen hiring
Sen. Orrin Hatch merges a Youth Opportunity Wage Act proposal with criticisms of CETA. The plan would set a teen wage at 2.50 or 2.85 dollars, aiming to boost youth employment amid 19 percent teenage unemployment, while conservatives question scaling back public-sector jobs and its impact on private hiring.
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Orrin Hatch
Labor Committee
Senate
Illinois
Charles Percy
Hatch
Ceta
Sen. Hatch
Reagan deregulation push shows in oil price freedom
The article outlines President Reagan's three part plan with emphasis on deregulation. An executive order Jan 28 ended oil price controls allowing producers refiners and retailers to set prices, reducing DOE paperwork and boosting production and conservation. Oil and home heating fuel prices rose 5 to 6 cents a gallon amid protests but proponents cite market fundamentals.
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Reagan
Department of Energy
Reagan suspends 64 page civil rights rules for federal construction
The Reagan administration halts the proposed regulations enforcing civil rights on federally assisted construction. The 64 page, 192 column proposal would require extensive reporting on gender and minority employment, with penalties and papers for contractors. The move aims to reduce costs and government burden while keeping general anti discrimination laws intact.
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Reagan
Secretary of Labor
Carter
Federal Register
The End of Federal Aid Tide and Boston’s Crisis
President Reagan’s speech marks a shift in federalism as the nation faces limits on growth and bureaucracy. Boston’s schools, crime, transit, and finances strain urban life, with Proposition 24 forcing a likely $100 million cut. local initiative becomes essential.
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Boston
Reagan
Congress
Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Eisenhower
Nixon
Ford
United States
The
Washington Monthly
America
Massachusetts
Elderly Deserve Respect and Help Not Marginalization
A reader condemns neglect of seniors, urging society and government to support the elderly with compassion. The letter emphasizes fair access to medical costs, inclusive family values, and active listening to older voices. It warns against mercy killings and calls for neighborly aid without money.
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Father
God
Cat Killed on South 11th Street in Marion
A large gray tiger cat with no collar was hit and killed on Saturday night February 14 on South 11th Street in Marion. The writer urges neutering, leash use, and keeping pets indoors to prevent such deaths.
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South 11Th Street
Marion
Ridicule and language notes from a reader letter column
A Monticello reader mocks word choice for school budgets and outrage phrases. An out of town editor cites predators' instincts while a Des Moines TV columnist worries about naming traditions on NBC and ABC programs.
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