Civiletti vows to heed critics on police brutality cases
Attorney General-designate Civiletti says he will listen to Hispanic critics and be responsive to their views. He cites the Lozano jailhouse beating case as an example where the department chose not to prosecute Austin officers for lack of sufficient evidence. He notes police brutality cases involving minorities are especially tragic and may invite federal civil rights charges when warranted.
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Civiletti
Justice Department
Senate Judiciary Committee
Carter
Baltimore
Griffin Bell
Austin
Texas
Lorenzo Lozano
Lozano
Zephyr Route Won’t Be Cut In Amtrak Network Plan
The House approved a bill to trim Amtrak mileage by about 5,500 miles, keeping the Zephyr route through southern Iowa. The measure sets passenger thresholds for keeping long and short routes and preserves all commuter trains through April 1, 1981. Governor Ray expressed little enthusiasm for saving the Zephyr, citing ongoing losses and a possible temporary rise in ridership due to vacations and fuel concerns. The vote sends the measure to the Senate amid debates on rail restructuring.
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Amtrak
Iowa
Senate
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Tom Harkin
San Francisco
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Haig urges delay in SALT II approval
Retired NATO commander Gen. Alexander Haig urged the Senate to delay ratification of SALT II until its flaws are resolved. He cited missing restraints on the Soviet SS 20 missiles and the Backfire bomber and urged addressing these before approval. Haig, a former four star general, may run for president. He also opposed renewing the temporary ban on ground launched cruise missiles in Europe, which expires December 31, 1981.
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UPI
NATO
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Senate
Haig
Sam Nunn
D-Ga
White House
U.S
Europe
Kennedy signals cautious support for energy plan
Sen Edward Kennedy outlines a 10 year 58 billion energy program to cut oil imports, says he supports parts of the president’s approach while opposing price controls and skeptical about synthetic fuels and an Energy Mobilization Board. He notes alignment with Sen John Durkin and aims to work within the Senate committee.
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Massachusetts
Democrat
Carter
White House
Kennedy
Sen
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D-N.h
Senate Energy Committee
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