Law Without Remedy Committee backs stricter open meetings rewrite
The General Assembly begins work on a sweeping revision to the 1971 open meetings law aimed at closing loopholes that allow executive sessions. Critics push for misdemeanor penalties to enforce compliance, while opponents warn against criminalizing public officials. The House Judiciary Committee will study changes before reporting the bill.
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FDA labels push cosmetics and ice cream clarity
The FDA adopts new labeling rules for cosmetics and ice cream to help consumers know what they buy. Cosmetics may require full ingredient listings amid court fights with industry. ice cream must show artificial versus natural flavors, aiding buyers without removing products from shelves.
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King Tut On Tour and Treasures Captivate Museums
The Tutankhamun exhibit opens at Chicago Field Museum tomorrow and draws comparisons to the National Gallery of Art show in Washington where 830,340 visitors attended over four months. The piece notes public obsession with Tutankhamun from discovery by Carter and Carnarvon in 1922 to the design influence of Art Deco and the king’s young age.
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Spring furniture market opens amid strong demand and growth
The market center in North Carolina reports robust consumer confidence and rising housing starts signaling a healthy home furnishings sector. Factory orders rise but materials costs climb. UFAC urges voluntary standards for burn proofing with boric acid treated cotton, while retailers promote smoke detector education and consumer awareness programs.
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Abzug Responds to Kilpatrick on IWY ERA Debate
Letter writer defends National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year against Kilpatrick’s critique. She notes public meetings funded by federal money will air women's frustrations and push to end sex discrimination, citing diverse participants and the 1975–76 IWY work.
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Prayer in Schools and the Supreme Court Ruling
A letter argues it has been fifteen years since prayer was eliminated from public schools by the 1962 Supreme Court decision. It calls for Christians to contact Congress to overturn the ruling and to keep church and state separate while affirming God and country.
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Board of Regents
York State
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