Travel costs rise as federal officials favor first class
A UPI review shows top officials increasingly fly first class with hundreds of trips, and GAO warns of waste. The report cites HUD, CPSA, and FAA data, noting military and civilian fleets used for lengthy travel. Critics urge stricter OMB guidelines to curb unnecessary trips.
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Marshall
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Commerce
Juanita Kreps
Patricia Harris
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Soviet Union
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Wilmington
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R-Del
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Bendix Corp. Board
Crayons Stay Popular Amid New School Supplies
The National Geographic Society reports crayons remain a staple in US schools with about 150000 boxes used by Washington DC youngsters last year. Crayon firms expand in response to fewer births and growing adult use, aided by workshops and promotions from Binney and Smith.
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Brohman area to get road funding for forest center
Federal sources provide 179000 to pave a 2.5 mile dirt road to Woodland Park Community Center in Merrill Township Newaygo County. James Ware Sr. reports the grant from the Economic Development Administration aims to improve access to the building, about 10 miles north of White Cloud.
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Newaygo County
James Ware Sr
Merrill Township
Economic Development Administration
Ware
Woodland Park Community Center
Irene Jenkins
Federal Housing and Urban Development Office
Detroit
White Cloud
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