Congress Fights Free Mail Abuse Subpoenas
The Senate and House refuse to release or testify on records of franking abuses in taxpayer funded mass mailings. Common Cause sues to end franked mail and to police Congress. Subpoenas seek complaints, handling, and mail materials, with ongoing court disputes and limited testimony allowed.
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Hrooks Jackson
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Common Cause
Congress
Jacob K. Javits
RNY
Postal Service
Congressional
Chamber
Justice Department
Special Congressional
Agencies flunk government's test on consumer complaints
The 15 agencies surveyed show varied performance in handling consumer issues with an average 19 day response time. The FCC, FEA, HUD and ICC received unsatisfactory marks for replying to citizens, while the CPSC, FDA, FTC, NHTSA and USPS were rated satisfactory. Dates, volumes, and sources varied, with Congress accounting for a sizable share of inquiries at Agriculture and Housing offices.
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Washington
Virginia Knauer
Ford
White House
Congress
Agriculture
Lower Commission
Department of Housing
FCC
Memphis students publish own yearbook of art and verse
Memphis Technical High School rolled out Memph is Mosaics a book by students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Fifth grader David Brubwiler wrote about a breath testing boa and Snow White’s mother interview by eighth grader Bruce Ching. The volume showcases poems drawings and interviews reflecting school life with about 50 000 copies printed annually and given free to students teachers and families.
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Marian Fox
Associated Press
Memphis, Tenn
Memphis
David Brubwiler
Snowden School
Bruce Ching
Cypress School
Snow White
Crenshaw
Sea Isle Comprehensive Center
Memphis Mosiacs
Carmen Hatchell
Hatchett
Robert Simton
Ruth Knowlton
Cuet
Hatchet
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