First 100 Days Carter Permits In-Fighting In His Early Cabinet Meetings
In Carter's first 100 days cabinet members freely disagree with each other and the president in weekly Monday meetings. The cabinet shows clout but faces vacancies with about 35 percent unfilled. The group includes veterans like Cyrus Vance and Joseph Califano Jr. and reports on department actions follow each session.
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Jimmy Carter
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Cyrus R. Vance
Joseph A. Califano Jr
White House
Action Line answers and local housing grants questions
Local residents seek aid for home repairs and new construction. Community Development office head Cecil Brown notes eligibility after July 1 for the third year rehab program. HUD Greensboro clarifies a near equivalent grant program and suggests contacting a loan officer. Also notes former High Point coach Tom Quinn now coaching a European team. A garden plot offer and brief dispatch on Cabinet dynamics and a Kings Island sky ride incident.
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Ramp Festival Still Celebrates Smelly Wild Grown Ramp
In Cosby Tennessee locals mark 24 years of ramp tributes at a festival drawing 8000 fans despite rain. The event, run by the Raritan Club, features bluegrass and gospel, with ramps for a large feast sourced partly from North Carolina to meet demand.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Senate Debates GOP Tax Cut and Carter Energy Plan
The Senate enters its fifth day of tax bill debate facing a Republican plan for about 200 in permanent individual tax cuts costing 7.9 billion yearly. Carter wants permanent changes delayed for a broader reform package. CIA director Turner testifies on a CIA report cited by Carter about petroleum supply versus demand. The energy program seeks higher prices, tax on oil, fuel-efficient cars, a 50 cent standby gas tax, insulation incentives, and a Cabinet level Energy Department led by James R. Schlesinger.
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Liquor and Drug Problems Among Doctors Highlighted
The Illinois Medical Society unveiled a detection program for impaired physicians amid estimates that about one in nine doctors nationally may be alcoholic or narcotics dependent. AMA President Palmer cited higher risk but urged early identification and treatment through local medical societies.
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James W. West
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Illinois
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New Study Reconsiders Air Bags For Future Cars
Federal officials launch a fresh study on whether passive restraint systems like air bags should be mandatory in future cars. A Washington public hearing is set for Wednesday with comments due by May 27. The issue follows past rulings and ongoing debates on improving seat belt usage.
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Secretary of Transportation
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