Caution Advised On Gimmick Promotions In Consumer Appeals
Consumer News column warns against gimmicks used by vacation outfits and promo campaigns in the Poconos that promise free meals and gifts but push high pressure land sales. Bureau of Consumer Protection urges skepticism toward free gifts coupon books and unusual price discounts, noting the risk of delays and sales pressure.
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Consumer News
Pennsylvania Department of Justice
Bureau of Consumer Protection
Poconos
Bureau
States push constitutional balance on federal budget
Eight states seek a balanced budget amendment as Louisiana Mississippi Maryland Georgia North Dakota Delaware West Virginia Nebraska Illinois South Dakota Nevada New Hampshire Florida consider a constitutional convention to curb federal spending. Proponents argue the states may force a limit on outlays by agreeing to a convention, potentially sparking a national rethink of fiscal policy.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
Maryland
Georgia
North Dakota
Delaware
West Virginia
Nebraska
The Secrecy of Ballot and Political Safeguards in 1795
A South Carolina court rejected a push to force voters under oath, preserving ballot secrecy as a core constitutional safeguard. The piece traces secrecy’s role in voting and courtroom testimony, includes notes on absentee ballots and the need for maintaining privacy to protect voter participation. It touches on broader matters of constitutional convention, federal finances, and public guidance on health insurance plans.
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South Carolina
Souincil
Health policy exclusions vary by company and time
Policies differ on pre existing conditions exclusions, with some not covering conditions first manifesting before policy start. Many exclude only conditions treated recently, and the period varies. The House approved funding for PennDOT maintenance, debt, safety, and operations, plus crime victim compensation and child welfare reimbursements, amid statewide maintenance concerns.
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Penndot
Dick Gregory
New York City
House Overrules Vetos in Pennsylvania Law Push
Legislature overrides five vetoes amid fights over funding control for federal dollars and community service programs. Bills expand consumer advocacy before the Public Utility Commission and set pay raises for county officers while debating health policy and state projects.
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Shapp
House
Pennsylvania
Executive Branch
Harrisburg
Public Utility Commission
Temple University
Scrap metal magnate pushes for U S admission of former Saigon spy
Los Angeles magnate Sam Jaffe pressured U S officials to admit Dang Van Quang, ex chief of South Vietnam’s Central Intelligence Agency, to the United States for a job at Stelex International. Confidential memos quote Jaffe touting Quang’s political connections and seeking a labor certificate, despite Quang’s history of torture and extortion in Saigon and a Canadian deportation order.
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Los Angeles
U.S
Dang van Quang
United States
Sam Jaffe
Quang
Stelex International
Jaffe
Nis
Quano
Saigon
South Vietnam
Central Intelligence Agency
Nguyen van Thieu
Jatte Wangle
Labor Department
Vietnam
Montreal
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Volkswagen
Health Department
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Canada
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Ed Mogul
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