Carter Faces Bipartisan Push Against Draft Pardons
In the campaign, President-elect Carter vowed a blanket pardon for Vietnam War draft evaders. A letter from 101 House members and five congressmen-elect urges reconsideration, citing opposition from 67 Republicans and 39 Democrats and groups like the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Carter has not publicly changed his stance and may weigh fallout before taking office.
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Three Wise Men of Freedom by Paul Harvey
This piece profiles James Otis Charles Carroll of Carrollton and Haym Salomon as three wise men who shaped American liberty. It traces Otis fight for privacy, Carroll pushing Maryland into independence, and Salomon financing the new nation despite persecution. The tale links religion to civil rights and ends with a warning that the story continues.
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Charles Carroll
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Congressional aid proposal funds consumer groups in rule talks
A proposal would extend a congressional compensation program to cover rule making participation for organizations like hearing aid dealers and mobile home manufacturers. The FTC program has awarded about 500000 dollars across 13 proceedings to groups such as the Town Consumers League and the National Hearing Aid Society, aiding in lobbying on topics from credit practices to over the counter drugs.
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Compensation Program data available under public participation rules
The text describes eligibility criteria for compensation program participation by consumer groups and small public interest law firms, stressing representation, documentation of inadequate representation, and need for assistance. It notes a budget of $500,000, the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection's role, and guidance to file early after rulemaking notices. It also covers possible reintroduction of the Public Participation in Agency Proceedings Act and entry details for applying.
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Kuwait Gas Prices and OPEC Influence Report
A long analysis argues Kuwait seeks to rig natural gas prices through OPEC to shield high investments in LPG capacity, while Iran and Algeria back Kuwait. It warns of a potential global surplus dampening prices, and notes wary moves by OPEC on pricing. The piece also covers a Washington memo war inside the Consumer Product Safety Commission and a Kentucky Army depot cut affecting 1,300 jobs before a possible presidential review.
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