Ethics era looms after Hays case and probe
The Justice Department finds no grounds for criminal charges against former Rep. Wayne L. Hays over Elizabeth Ray’s payroll claim, describing the issue as political. The Ethics Committee closes its inquiry as O Neill pledges a stronger code, while gifts from a Korean agent and travel perks test congressional ethics. The Democratic Caucus faces pressure to act, signaling a tougher ethic framework ahead.
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Price Increases Rise Across Industries Amid Cost Pressures
The Wall Street Journal notes a broad push to raise prices as margins shrink from rising costs and weak demand. Fixed production costs push unit costs higher with lower volumes, prompting firms to hike list prices or chase discounts. Inflation fears grow with 11.6 percent wholesale price gains in late 1970s. Inflationary sentiment and potential future price controls loom post inauguration. executives urged restraint and cost-based justifications.
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Israeli Bloc Moves to Oust Zablocki as Chair
Washington reports a concealed bid by pro Israel forces to block Rep Clement Zablocki Wisconsin from chairing the House International Relations Committee The move aims to pressure him over Middle East policy amid new diplomatic developments under a new U S president Zablocki’s stance on Israel votes draws mixed reaction on Capitol Hill
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Supreme Court Faces Cartoonist Criticism Over Pregnancy Case
Washington observers rail at the Supreme Court’s December 7 pregnancy decision, with editorial and cartoonists blasting the opinion as overstep. The court stands by its ruling, asserting it did what it should have done.
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1977 Could Be Bad Year for U S Oil Firms
The piece argues 1977 may bring political pressure on U S oil companies over rising crude prices driven by OPEC and pushes to break up major firms. It cites data from the FTC and scholars to claim no monopoly exists, warns against vertical integration as a price riser, and notes broader regulatory tensions in energy policy.
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Should the U S Normalize Relations With Cuba
Carl T. Rowan analyzes a Havana visit noting Cuba seeks U S trade medicines and tech while Castro persuades abroad that reconciliation is possible. He argues quick erasure of Communism is unlikely and suggests cautious contact may be Carter's early choice, balancing risk of war with Russia.
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