Energy Security Act seen as insecurity a warning to OPEC
The Energy Security Act is criticized as weak for conservation and costly oil subsidies. Critics argue it signals to Saudi Arabia while failing to curb imports or curb greenhouse risks. They warn synfuels harm the environment and water supply and fear a futures crisis.
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No More Disability Checks For Incarcerated Felons
A House subcommittee report shows about 30 000 inmates receive up to 60 million dollars yearly in Social Security disability payments. GAO records note 224 federal prisoners draw over a million annually. Critics urge ending benefits to inmates, citing constitutional concerns but arguing reform would save money curb abuse and restore justice.
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Loss of prime farm land drives U S sprawl fear
Des Moines reports a shift from cornfields to Greenfield Plaza illustrates a nationwide trend. Agriculture Secretary Bergland warns the nation loses 1 million acres of key land yearly to sprawl, threatening food exports, higher costs, and global hunger. The National Agricultural Lands Study and experts urge action before final report next year.
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Greenfield Plaza
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Bob Bergland
Ohio
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Agriculture Department
Norman Berg
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Open trials and press rights affirmed in Richmond decision
The Supreme Court ruled that open trials are a constitutional right, signaling a new First Amendment doctrine that the press has a right to gather government information. The Richmond decision is called a watershed case and may influence access to trials and pretrial proceedings, potentially reshaping court transparency nationwide.
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ERA would redefine rights and jobs for women
The letter argues the ERA would impose universal equality, forcing women into heavy labor and same work rules as men. It contrasts state experiences in Pennsylvania and Washington and counters claims on abortion, urging pro-life support for adoption and private help, while defending the Hyde amendment as constitutional under the First Amendment.
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