Social Security tax rise sparks heated critique in Congress
The essay denounces the October 26 House vote to triple the Social Security tax, noting a 386 to 38 score while exempting Members of Congress and government employees. It contrasts private and public pension burdens and highlights ongoing tax costs for workers and the generosity of federal retirement plans.
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House of Representatives
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Richard L. Lesher
Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Health, Education and Welfare
Califano
George
Sam
Sams
Federal Civil Service
Congressional
For Sale Motel Venture Inn Heads for Sheriff’s Sale
Retrospect notes the Venture Inn motel, a local comedy of errors, will go to sheriff’s sale next Thursday. Back taxes loom, yet a creative owner might turn it around, improving prospects and city revenue. Scientists report a possible mini-planet near Pluto and Saturn, hinting at a nearby habitable world.
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Venture Inn
Pluto
Saturn
Uranus
Contact Details for Pennsylvania Legislative Leaders
United States Senate and Pennsylvania state offices listed with addresses for Senator Schweiker Shapp Heinz Dwyer and Representatives Marks Hopkins plus the governor's toll free line 1 800 992 0784. Addresses include Washington DC Harrisburg PA Russell Building Longworth Building and Harrisburg post office.
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United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Richard S. Schweiker
Millan Shapp
Senate
Cantal
Harrisburg
Washington, D.C
H. John Heinz Jr
Russell Senate
R. Budd Dwyer
United. States
IseMary
Marc L. Marks
Forest Hopkins
Longworth Building House
Ford to test consumer appeals board for car disputes
Ford Motor Co introduces a five member Consumer Appeals Board in North Carolina to hear complaints about cars or dealer service. If upheld, Ford or dealers must repair or compensate. The panel includes two dealers, a state official, a vocational teacher, and a consumer advocate. The aim is to boost customer perception of Ford and its dealers.
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Ford Motor Co
Consumer Appeals Board
North Carolina
Ford
Bennett Bidwell
AUTOCAPS Mediation Program Ties Dealers and Consumers
The AUTOCAP system mediates unresolved auto buyer complaints through panels of dealers and consumers in 21 regions. Though not legally binding, peer pressure has driven many dealers to follow recommendations. A National Council aims to expand programs, set national standards, and share information among associations across states. Contact the National Automobile Dealers Assn at McLean Virginia for details.
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Automotive Consumer Action Programs
Autocaps
National Automobile Dealers Assn
National Council
Patron Saint of Hackers Golfers and Third Rate Lawyers
Jim Bishop recalls Lose-a-Lunch golfer William Lauren at Bamm Hollow near Red Bank. The piece captures a humorous, affectionate portrait of Lauren’s sunny optimism and relentless mis-hits, framed by cold, leaf-strewn fairways and college-bred banter among players.
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William Lauren
Shirley Temple Black
Muhammad Ali
Lauren
Jake
Jersey Shore
Bamm Hollow
Red Bank
Joe Minafri
Ees Frechette
Lauten
Monmouth County
Nuclear industry tests unsafe casks amid safety delays
A Washington report details flawed NRC efforts to improve nuclear cask safety amid years of testing missteps and delays. It notes attempts to crash jets for tests, second round failures, and calls for a final design package. Also discussed are political fundraising and a separate NASA related electric van misrepresentation by Jet Industries with DOE and NASA involvement.
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James Scheuer
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