Consumer Advocate funding debated for rate case support
The piece argues for sufficient funding of a State Consumer Advocate to represent consumers in rate increase cases before the PAC. It notes current startup money of 250000 is inadequate, suggests a seven percent of the PUC budget could fund about 59383000 next year, and cautions the efficacy hinges on proper funding and the agency’s independence.
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PAC
Senate Consumer Affairs Committee
Consumer Advocate
PUC
Mark Widoff
Utilities' insulation role under energy bill could harm consumers
Sylvia Porter notes risks in the National Energy Act as utilities would advise, sell, finance home insulation, creating potential abuses. Overstatement of need, higher charges, underpricing, or tying energy rates to specific devices could follow, while credit law exemptions complicate consumer protections.
Problems in energy program raise consumer risk concerns
A Corry PA newspaper piece warns that energy bill exemptions may strip consumers of legal protections when obtaining energy saving services from utilities or third parties. It notes possible loss of dispute rights, unclear bill components, no warranties, and risks like utility disconnection or foreclosures. It cites FTC inquiries, NEA plans, and calls for consumer groups’ input.
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Carter
Federal Trade Commission
Irvis elected speaker of Pennsylvania House amid unity pledge
K Leroy Irvis, 57, was unanimously chosen speaker, becoming the first black leader in the Pennsylvania House, promising to heal wounds and work with Republicans. He urged the government to serve the people and warned against betrayal, while remarks included a note on budget and welfare reform.
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K. Leroy Irvis
House of Representatives
Herbert Fineman
Robert Butera
Pittsburgh Democrat
Irvis
House
Hes
Ryls
Roy Sherman
Rep
Dombrowski
When Electricity Stops We All Stand Still in New York
A vivid portrayal recalls New York’s massive power outage, describing how daily life froze from airports to hospitals, traffic to homes, and alarms to elevators. It notes the eerie quiet, candlelit streets, and a surge of births nine months later, with 1077 King Features Sym.
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New York
Harlem River
Informants and political pressure cloud IRS program
The IRS relied on confidential informants to crack cases including a major corporate fraud, but a GAO study slated for release will critique the program. Former Commissioner Alexander soured on informants after two incidents and funding cuts loom, risking enforcement efforts. Pinochet kin and Chilean loans surface in a separate espionage like tale, while federal agencies seek less funding from Congress during a spring budget push.
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General Accounting Office
Capitol Hill
Appropriations Committees
Congress
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Penndot
Ude Dwyer
Capita
Marrlebara
Marrisburg
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Capital Building
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Warrlaborg
Merth
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South Florida
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Howard Cosel
Cosells
Ridge
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Fifth
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Internal Revenue Service
Fruehaus Trailer Company
Donald Alexander
Project Haven
Alexander
Joint Congressional Committee On Taxation
IRS
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Chile
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