Irvis bill seeks fiscal notes on local government mandates
A proposed act would require the General Assembly to attach a three year cost estimate to any measure mandating new programs or higher service levels for counties municipalities or townships. Legislation without a fiscal note would not bind local governments.
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Squid Surprise Upsets Beef Boycott Affected Household
A Texas reader notes meat price hikes push family toward fish and poultry while a sudden squid purchase leads to a humorous kitchen trial. The column blends personal anecdote with a mock solemn report on food trends and local civic notices.
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ITT cover-up tied to ex White House counsel Dean
The article alleges John Dean directed ITT obstruction during hearings. It details Dean operating from Agnew’s office, coordinating with attorney Taptich, and pressing for memo handling. It mentions the Dita Beard memo, its possible forgery, and suppressing 34 ITT subpoenaed cartons to the SEC. It notes SEC and Justice probes, Hunt and Intertel involvement, and expected further witness steps.
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D-W. Va
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Welfare Cadillac and Food Stamp Paradox Highlight Rich Poor Divide
Milton Berle quips about wealth as the welfare Cadillac amid rising food stamp usage. The Department of Agriculture cites 12.5 million recipients with July increases and the risk of inflation from subsidy expansion. The piece notes rising U S income, leisure spending, and consumer demand, while warning the elderly on fixed incomes fall behind and suggesting possible future hardship.
Family farms persist amid corporate growth in New York analysis
John Cunniff surveys farm trends linking Census data, farm size expansion from 175 to 390 acres, and 5 percent nonfamily farming accounts for 35 percent of output. He notes persistent family operation despite corporate entry, with definitions from the Agriculture Department and shifting economic pressures on farmers and middlemen.
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