EPA waste threat overestimates and costs
The New York Times reports two congressional research agencies say the toxic waste problem is far bigger and costlier than EPA estimates. OTA cites over 10,000 sites needing priority cleanup, potentially up to 100 billion dollars, far above EPA's 2,500 site on the national priority list and 16 to 22 billion cost estimate. GAO testimony suggests as many as 378,000 sites could be addressed, with EPA inventory possibly reaching 25,000.
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Grassley Earns Respect From Press After Clarifying Vote
Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa steered his remarks through a wary press at a Washington conference. He said Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole lobbied against the agriculture amendments but used no undue pressure, signaling a tempered stance on Reagan administration provisions.
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Reagan compares MX missiles to a 1963 jalopy in radio address
President Reagan urged continued MX missile funding in a noontime radio address. He said the upcoming MX vote could unlock Geneva talks with the Soviets and framed US resolve as essential. Sen Gary Hart countered that voting for a weak missile shows weakness and urged stronger defense.
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Airline seeks Chapter 11 protection to keep Midwest flights
American Central Airlines filed an emergency Chapter 11 petition in Cedar Rapids to protect creditors and preserve service to 20 Midwestern cities after a 30 day government shutdown. CEO and officials said the move aims to assure continued scheduled flights.
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Wisdom and virtue in daily action quote
A compact aphorism notes wisdom is knowing what to do skill is knowing how to do it and virtue is not doing it highlighting restraint and choice in conduct.
Man in Jail After Cedar Rapids Shooting Attempt
Nathaniel Dwight Carey, 27, of 1537 12th Ave SE, jailed on 115000 bond for allegedly firing on Cedar Rapids officers Doug Kraft and Steve Spicher after a bar fight near Al's Hangout. Carey sustained calf and hand wounds from police gunfire. ballistics pending.
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