Pennsylvania weighs crime victim compensation plan amid stalled talks
The Pennsylvania General Assembly debates a crime victim compensation program to cover medical expenses and lost wages, with House and Senate plans differing on funding and payout limits. Projections estimate about 5 million dollars annual cost once fully operative, while insurers and auto repair costs are discussed in broader consumer context including high repair bills and total losses.
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Protection against hikes in car repair costs
Advice on avoiding unfair claims and repair bills across insurers and shops. Notes that 98 states have adopted personal injury claim reforms. Recommends choosing long‑time, owner‑operated shops, itemized bills, and avoiding unauthorized charges. Explains arbitration rights in collision claims and suggests using deductibles to lower premium costs.
Black holes quasars and the expanding universe discussed
Excerpts recount the universe as vast and dynamic with galaxies and quasars. 3C 273 shines far brighter than the sun, while Cygnus X-1 marks the first black hole detected by X rays. The piece links cosmic death to creation and notes the human body as a universe of microbes.
NBC News Eyes An Hour-Long Evening Show With Experts
Richard C. Wald outlines a plan for NBC News to add up to 12 specialists in various fields to explain complex stories on air. He envisions anchors acting as interlocutors who discuss points with experts, moving beyond the traditional format. NBC would need an hour-long program and deal with affiliates resistant to losing local time.
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Feud Flares as Rhodes Attacks O'Neill in Book
Washington faces a brewing clash as Republican Sir John Rhodes unveils a sharp critique of Democratic Leader Tip O'Neill in an upcoming book. He accuses O'Neill of obstructing consensus and prefers partisan floor battles over early collaboration with the President, while O'Neill dismisses the charge and predicts the book's bestseller potential.
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