Regulation Reactions Question Agency Efficiency
The piece argues about regulation effectiveness under Carter, noting aspirin safety gains for children from child resistant closures, and OSHA rules creating cross purposes with alarms and earplugs. It questions if taxpayer dollars buy tangible benefits and suggests a broad reorganization of federal agencies since 1887.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
Federal Regulatory Agency
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Regulatory crisis debate in Washington forum aims reform
A First National Forum on Business, Government and the Public Interest in Washington runs December 1 to 3 to discuss regulatory costs and benefits. AMA President James L. Hayes leads the effort with participants from government, business and consumer groups including Ralph Nader, John Byington and Carnell Maier.
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James L. Hayes
American Management Assn
AMA
Carter
Ita First National Forum
Washington
Ralph Nader
John Byington
CPSC
Carnell Maier
Kaiser Aluminum &Chemical Corp
Return Local Control of State Roads, 13 000 Miles Proposed
A Pennsylvania discussion favors returning about 13 000 miles of state roads to local jurisdictions. Municipalities would assume maintenance with extra fuel tax funds. PennDOT crews could focus on major highways. The plan aims to save money and improve conditions.
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Penndot
Underground angels fund aids desperate Chicago families
A private group, the Emergency Fund For Needy People, quietly supplies small cash grants to individuals in urgent need, bypassing public aid red tape. Chicago area teachers, social workers and bankers report “underground angels” granting money for hospital stays, clothing, funerals, and even a daughter's graduation dress, with monthly accounting by the donor. The fund, started by Norman Stone in 1972, operates from 360 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
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Norman Stone
Stone Container Corp
Chicago
Chicago Area
North Michigan
Chicago, Il
Oil firms seek regulatory favor amid feuding agencies
Jack Anderson reports Big Oil tried to secure special treatment from the FTC and federal departments. Rep John Moss probes alleged favoritism while industry figures claim job losses and GDP decline would be vast, yet economists at the Library of Congress counter that the economic impact would be far smaller, or possibly neutral.
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John Moss
D.callf
Mess
Library of Congress
All Companies
Legal ruling on garage negligence and repair liability
A motorist sued a corner garage for a sticking gas pedal that recurred after repair. The court found the mechanic negligent, noting a repair implies reasonable care and may equate to liability similar to manufacturers. A separate brake case favored a motorist where poor workmanship caused failure.
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Joyce
Skarage
Anerade
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