Be Your Own Watchdog On Tax Exempt Items
Listing items exempt from Pennsylvania sales tax per the Department of Revenue. Includes medications, personal care, cleaning, paper, and miscellaneous goods with guidance to protest taxation and where to report errors. Names of public officials and addresses appear in the notice.
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Pressure tactics on Congress over consumer bill
Washington report details heavy pressure from business groups to defeat a consumer protection bill. The Senate passed it. the House faces a vote amid threats of a presidential veto. Lists circulated by the Chamber of Commerce show 54 targeted undecided lawmakers including Speaker Carl Albert and several senior members. The piece also notes aging policy concerns and internal committee dynamics.
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Tin cup for Fun City by Paul Harvey
American readers are urged to help New York City facing near bankruptcy. The piece notes past defaults by cities, potential federal aid, and the idea of a voluntary tin cup collection as a reminder of the scale of the debt. It contrasts domestic aid with foreign bailouts and uses figures to illustrate required contributions.
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GNP Recovery Missing Key Spark for Consumers
Surveys show Americans remained cautious as GNP rose in the third quarter. Despite higher spending, especially on autos, confidence lagged, with many shoppers fearing higher prices later. Industry showed little commitment to capital spending, delaying a smooth, strong recovery. Washington faces a human relations challenge in convincing the public the economy is improving.
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