Voter concerns over election law reform surface in debate
In a review by Herbert Fineman, the House speaker, scholars critique the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974. Critics argue the contribution ceiling infringes the First Amendment, while others warn reporting rules could overwhelm practical use. The Supreme Court has yet to decide, and state legislators weigh a model law for wider election regulation.
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Economic illiterates warn on 1976 labor contracts
New York AP reports John Jennings warns the nation, in 1976 a year of major labor contracts, that economic illiteracy spreads across students, workers, executives, and government. He cites misperceptions of profits, noting 1975 corporate after tax profits of 21.7 billion on 5137 billion sales and a 4.2 percent return, and argues unions need transparent income data to prevent wage and inflation frictions.
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Jennings Hlias
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Jennings
John Q. Jennings Associates
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
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Cost of Nixon removal audited to reveal taxpayer costs
Government auditors assess the funds spent to remove Richard Nixon from the White House and sustain him at San Clemente. The confidential audit cites $102000 for SGA archivists, $45000 budget to June 20 1975, salaries for four assistants, $37200 travel and telephone, $1000000 for supplies and equipment, $312000 postage, and $622000 annual Secret Service protection. It notes $265580 in salaries for 54 workers initially detailed to him and $77670 in rent for his office space waived last August.
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White House
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Government overreach in plumbing code sparks privacy fears
A columnist criticizes heavy handed rules and enforcement in plumbing codes as intrusive government intrusion into home life. The piece highlights Schoonover's case in McCammon Idaho where a vent pipe violation led to a possible felony charge, court action, and a broader warning about invasive regulation and lobbyist influence. It also notes officials and a list of Pennsylvania political figures and addresses.
Road trouble prompts contact to PennDOT officials
Area readers unhappy with PennDOT consider action contacting legislators and officials by phone or mail. The list includes Sen R Budd Bayer Capita Buin Herrinburg with a Harrisburg phone and a Meadville address, and references to other officials in Harrisburg and surrounding areas.
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Budd Bayer
Capita
Buin
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