California consumers gain single consumer call line
Angry Californians can register complaints with a new one stop telephone number listed in phone books. The bill, effective today, authorizes the Department of Consumer Affairs to handle complaints and seeks to empower consumers to quickly and cheaply fix problems, sponsor James A Hayes says.
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Tenure bill to curb strikes dies in Senate committee
In Sacramento on a split vote the Senate Education Committee killed a bill by Sen. Clark Bradley that would strip tenure from teachers who strike. Bradley argued it would deter strikes. opponents called it punitive and said it would prolong disputes.
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California Senate moves to repeal Wakefield anti-busing act
The Education Committee approved AB 662 to repeal the Wakefield measure banning school bus transfers without parental consent. The seven month old law faced California Supreme Court scrutiny as unconstitutional and used to avoid integration. Proponent Assemblyman Lloyd Wakefield argued the program wasted funds.
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California Assembly approves farm worker unemployment insurance bill
Sacramento AP reports the California Assembly approved a measure to extend unemployment insurance to about 245,000 farm workers. Assemblyman Jack Fenton said only about 20,000 workers currently have coverage and that the extension is long overdue.
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Legislature stalls on budget as Reagan critiques parties
Daily recap of June 30 coverage notes Gov Ronald Reagan faulting Democrats over the stalled budget talks and warning of a veto. The Assembly failed to finalize a compromise as lawmakers debated the budget in a tense session. Farm workers unemployment benefits and noise emissions standards were among bills passed in the House, with Senate action pending.
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Reagan aide says legal fund okay not slap in face
Democrats claim federal aid to California Rural Legal Assistance signals a clash with Reagan while his aide Edwin Meese Til says the grant conditions are modest. The controversy centers on a $2.8 million Office of Economic Opportunity grant with limits on handling union issues and criminal cases.
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Tenants' Right to Organize Bill Killed in Senate Panel
California senate panel killed a bill to guarantee tenant collective bargaining over rents and housing conditions. Author Nichlas Perris of Oakland warned inaction could worsen housing, while opponent Jack Sehrade argued the measure would force property owners to spend more and risk relief. Committee chair Anthony Beilenson urged Patrus to seek compromise.
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Nun Free Pending Appeal in Contempt Case
Sister Carol Vericker, 20, Roman Catholic nun, was found in contempt for refusing to testify before a federal grand jury. U.S. District Judge Travia released her on recognizance pending appeal. The case relates to the church's ties with Rev. Philip Berrigan and a 1960s plot alleged to kidnap Henry Kissinger.
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