Fuel adjustment surcharges draw Pennsylvanians ire
In Pennsylvania the fuel adjustment surcharge fuels anger as utilities press for more rate hikes. Consumers and two Western Pennsylvania assemblymen push to outlaw the practice while the PUC defends it as necessary against rising fuel costs. Duquesne Light cites $10 million saved by its coal mining, and critics accuse the clause of inviting abuse. The dispute heads to the legislature as residents urge action in Harrisburg.
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Justice Dept accused of Watergate tactics in DEA probe
The Justice Department faces accusations from Senate Investigations Chairman Henry Jackson that officials used tactics to obstruct the DEA inquiry. He cites attempts to bar review of files and a push to discredit investigators, with evidence of secretly urging a separate whitewash probe.
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Assembly stalemate halts session after snow disruption
Harrisburg politics stall as snow shifts burden to the assembly. Speaker ends week after a single vote on Senate Bill 22, while House approves millions for corrections and opens more public meetings. Budget, welfare delays, and rule changes dominate amid caucus talks and bipartisan caution.
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Inflation and oil tax spark call for bold leadership
Jim Bishop blasts oil imports and a nonpolicy Congress as he traces high fuel costs across the eastern seaboard. He argues a 55 mph limit and wage controls are needed, urges decisive action, and warns Western civilization faces drift without strong guidance.
Market Decline Evident as Consumption Slows and Savings Rise
The piece argues that apparent retail gains are inflationary, with a 5 percent year over year rise offset by price increases. It highlights higher saving rates from 6.6 to 8.5 percent in Q4 and note that disposable income did not spur purchases. Lending rates drop while borrower demand remains weak, contrasting recent months with earlier conditions.
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