1982 Model Year Cars to Get Air Bag Rules
Transportation Secretary Brock Adams ordered automakers to begin equipping new cars with air bags or passive safety devices starting with 1962 models, with all cars required by 1964. The decision, aimed at saving up to 9,000 lives annually, will take effect automatically in 40 days unless Congress blocks it. Adams said he was confident the auto industry would comply.
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Nader
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Air Force
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Joint Chiefs
Social Security checks rise with 5.9 percent COLA
Washington AP reports 33.4 million Social Security beneficiaries will see higher checks on Friday due to a 5.9 percent cost of living adjustment tied to the CPI SSI aid reaches 4.3 million aged blind or disabled. Medicare premiums rise to 7.20 for 24.3 million enrollees. government details highlight hospital charge shares and coverage gaps.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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Carter halts B1 bomber as cruise missiles take lead
President Carter ordered the B1 bomber program halted and said the United States should deploy airborne cruise missiles. He argued a flexible strategic force could be maintained without the B1, with the B52 remaining in use and cruise missiles taking a central role. The decision portends a congressional fight over the B1's future.
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GOP Accuses Carter of Amateurism Over Bombers and Middle East
Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker and House GOP Leader John Rhodes accused President Carter of rank amateurism for halting B1 bomber production and for Middle East policy. They condemned his statements as escalating tensions, saying Carter undermines arms talks and jeopardizes peace by public diplomacy. They cited a 243 to 128 House vote to continue bomber production and urged Carter to cool rhetoric on the region.
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Henry A. Kissinger
Freel
Millions gain larger U S food stamp bonuses beginning July
The Agriculture Department will raise food stamp benefits on July 1 as costs rise, with a typical four person family receiving about 170 dollars monthly, a 24 percent increase from the prior 16 dollar level. The boost follows the annual January adjustment and may be followed by another increase next January depending on August costs. The program serves about 17.1 million people in April, with a total budget around 5.4 billion dollars.
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Agriculture Department
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Food and Nutrition Service
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