Staggering state pension goodies threaten taxpayers
The Pennsylvania Economy League, on commission by a state agency, warns the State Employes Retirement Fund SERF faces a growing unfunded liability near one billion dollars. The report shows top officials judges legislators and high state executives receive pensions far above pre retirement pay, with formulas and SSI credits driving benefits.
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Wry snatches of opinion in a New York letter page
A series of humorous and provocative statements appear as a collection of letters and reflections. Topics range from taxes on vice to aging wardrobe memories, love and marriage, fear of living versus dying, and a playful take on gender and society, all sharing a light editorial tone.
Enemies List in Washington Highlights Nixon Era Pressure
Washington's enemy list becomes a status symbol in political Washington as critics, celebrities, and rivals are targeted by government probes. The piece recounts how Haldeman and Justice Department actions aimed to discredit Jack Anderson, including a thwarted arrest of Les Whitten, and notes Anderson’s past supportive coverage of Nixon.
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Les Whitten
Nader oppose class actions against nuclear plants sparks debate
The piece argues that Ralph Nader backed class action lawsuits could halt dozens of nuclear power plants, harming the economy with environmental objections causing multi‑million and even billion‑dollar project shutdowns. It cites Tellico Dam, Cross Florida Canal, Gilham Dam, and Alabama projects as examples of job losses and power shortfalls across multiple states.
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Ralph Nader
Budget Bristles as Qur Conferees Push Tax Roll Savings
Pennsylvania budget wrangles feature a push to keep all needy on income tax rolls at a reduced rate, claiming a potential savings. surplus from tax program cited as $67 million to返 be returned via tax relief. House votes cover stopgap bills, liquor permits debate, Sunday sale hours, voting residency, insurance suspensions, and flood aid for farmers. Fire scare at the Capitol, federal rules opposition, rail line handover plan, and highway funding debates splice into a day of capital action. Local incidents include vandalism and price comparisons by the Liquor Control Board observer. Erie County report notes favorable prices vs neighboring states.
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