Auditor General and Sloan clash over state funds
In our opinion Tossing money away Auditor General Robert Casey has never minced words about fiscal policy lapses in agencies under state jurisdiction. We urge State Treasurer Grace Sloan to explain why large state bank accounts are not used efficiently and to respond to Casey’s audit findings and the governor’s expectations for cabinet transparency.
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Robert Casey
Grace Sloan
Milton Shapp
Sloan
Commonwealth
Shapp
Shapp budget shows 8.4 billion plan for 1976 77
Governor Milton Shapp unveiled an 8.4 billion dollar, 3.9 percent spending rise for 1976 77. He proposed a cigarette tax and reduced property tax aid, facing tough scrutiny from Republicans and wary lawmakers. The plan aims to balance with expected taxes, scooping support to avoid new levies.
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Milton J. Shapp
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Pennsylvania
Senate
Shapp
Bucks County
Tax loopholes and wealth families target public tax reform
A critical examination of tax avoidance by wealthy families such as the Mellons, Rockefellers, Hunts, and others reveals how millionaire members paid little or no income tax through exemptions. The piece argues for eliminating personal tax deductions and lowering basic rates to restore fairness, noting IRS error and fraud rates and the need for transparency.
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Rockefellers
Hunts
Nelson Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Paul Mellon
Bunker Hunt
Treasury
William Simon
Interest rate hurts by John Cunnitt
New York AP reports stock market momentum from early year fades as interest rates stabilize and Dow slips from February highs. Analysts question if continued economic recovery will sustain the rally or invite setbacks amid uncertain future demand and earnings.
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New York
Wall Street
Angola's Vietnam in Africa U.S. stance urged
Paul Harvey argues the Angola war mirrors Vietnam as Angola fragments into three factions with Russia Cuba and the United States backing different groups. He warns against further military aid and urges avoiding another costly conflict while prioritizing U.S. interests. He calls for letting Russia face the consequences and not repeat past interventions.
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