Congress chases ghosts over defense profits powers
The piece critiques Rep. Joseph Minish and the Renegotiation Board, arguing it expands state power and wasteful bureaucracy. It cites the Chamber of Commerce saying the board outlives its wartime purpose, yet Minish seeks five more years, broader coercive powers, and new contracting methods, reflecting a persistent Washington growth pattern.
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Chamber of Commerce of the United States
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Senate budget clash over Philadelphia schools vs rest of state
The Senate and House face a reconsideration of the Conference Committee report as cost disparities arise over Philadelphia school funding. Advocates push for a no tax budget aided by an estimated 400 million in new tax revenue to curb inflation and reduce welfare layoffs. The governor’s office anticipates a deal with Philadelphia lawmakers to secure budget approval while trimming new programs and fraud.
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New data shifts from head of household myth
Sylvia Porter notes the Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish quarterly family role data, moving away from the traditional head of household designation. The change reflects evolving social attitudes and lifestyle shifts, with no fixed husband or wife as the household head. Deborah Klein, senior economist at the BLS, highlights this trend.
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Head of the house shifts as family structure evolves
The Corry Evening Journal discusses the move away from the traditional husband husband and wife model to recognize diverse US families. It notes that more than 84 percent of families are two parent units with multiple earners, many with employed mothers, and cites Census Bureau changes removing the term head in favor of the person in the family. The piece emphasizes the need for policymakers to use real life family data.
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Atlantic City gambling boom as New Jersey eyes Vegas East
The piece traces Atlantic City’s rapid transformation after legalized gambling. It notes rising property values, booming tourism, and big conventions being planned before casinos are even built. It warns of potential crime and corruption risks, cites J Edgar Hoover on gambling, and contrasts optimism with looming federal investigations into the Federal Energy Administration.
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Vegas East
Brunos
FEA ripoff crisis taints agency reforms and staff fraud
Investigative files allege overtime padding and improper pay at FEA under ex director Zausner now Booz Allen lobbyist. James Sweeney, later Stanford professor, faces major charges of time card padding and charged travel costs. John O’Leary and inspector general pursue internal wrongdoing as new administrator David Nissen faces probes.
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