Pressure Building for Public Election Funds
Washington report on reform efforts spurred by Watergate. Advocates ADA and Common Cause push taxpayer funded campaigns to curb private contributions, arguing incumbents gain advantages from staff, media exposure, and patronage. Critics warn broad public funding invites many candidates.
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Oil Troubles Threaten India's Five Year Plan
India aims to lift 500 million people from poverty by 1985 with a 72 billion dollar five year plan emphasizing mining manufacturing and agriculture. Rising Arab oil prices threaten plan viability. imports cover most oil needs. Policy critic calls five year plans a period of planned disaster amid ongoing poverty.
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Hearing Planned On Fire Risks of Aluminum Wire
The UPI report notes the Consumer Product Safety Commission will hold a major public hearing on fire hazards of aluminum electrical wire used in 1 million to 2 million homes built in the last decade. Chairman Richard Simpson says the expanded inquiry will cover past, present, and future use, alternative wires, and potential redress for homeowners.
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