Who Owns Rights To Rich Offshore Oil Reserves
The Supreme Court will hear a six year old dispute between states and the federal government over ownership to offshore oil reserves. The Ford administration seeks a speedy ruling to advance lease plans across 10 million more acres, while coastal states argue for control citing ecological and economic effects. Louisiana pursues its own action to extend beyond the three mile limit.
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Senator warns AWACS flawed amid GAO findings
Senator Thomas Eagleton charged the General Accounting Office contradicted Defense Secretary James Schlesinger on AWACS. He urged proving the system’s effectiveness and jam resistance before further production. Eagleton noted mission shifts from US air defense to Europe and tactical command earlier changes.
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Special meant little savings in food ads study
Congressional investigators find no direct link between items advertised in newspapers and actual weekly discounts. Many so called specials are misleading or repeated across chains, while real savings come from a shopper learning a single store’s regular prices and focusing on in store deals.
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