ERA Foes Drive New Push to Block Ratification
Conservatives labor leaders and women opposing ERA argue it harms family privacy and state rights. With 28 states ratified and 15 opposed or killed, action remains pending in seven states. Leaders cite possible impacts on privacy and state powers, while groups like John Birch Society and Stop the ERA mobilize rural conservatives.
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Neglect at VA hospitals alleged in investigators report
Congressional investigators say a pattern of neglect endangers hundreds of thousands of veterans in 168 VA hospitals. They cite long waits for admission, cramped wards, scarce nurse contact, and possible patient deterioration. The report also faults the White House budget office for staffing and facility expansion blocks.
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Rent Rises After End of Control Touch Several States
An Associated Press survey shows typical rent hikes after Nixon lifted controls on January 11. Women on Social Security in Chicago saw rents jump from 105 to 130 monthly while a Florida trailer park charged 42 for stalls, up from 30. Higher costs stem from scarce vacancies and rising property taxes, fueling calls for federal rent measures.
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