Residency Requirements Appealed in Welfare Aid Debate
Barry Schweid reports as states confront whether residency limits on welfare aid violate interstate movement. Courts in Connecticut Delaware and the District of Columbia have struck or are striking these rules. The 1947 Supreme Court precedent against California’s barrier frames a renewed national test with federal support growing, while observers note the program's vast funding and uncertain impact on eligibility and mobility.
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Reagan Hats Courts for Policy Making in California
Governor Ronald Reagan told the National Conference of State Legislative Leaders that courts must interpret law not craft policy, calling court overreach in California on convict labor capital punishment and Medi Cal budget cuts. He praised judiciary accountability while noting judges who forget they answer to the people. Rhode Island’s John Chafee cited a 1959 student loan program with about 10,000 loans totaling $7.5 million and only 20 defaults under Rhode Island Guarantee loans by banks.
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Ford Head Urges Negative Income Tax Plan
Arjay Miller president of Ford Motor Co urged adoption of a negative income tax to reach all the poor. He said affluence and education reduce poverty, and a basic allowance would phase out as earned income rises, maintaining incentives to work. He cited social shocks from Watts Newark and Detroit to argue for bold steps.
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Federal Highway Projects Adopt Breakaway Road Signs and Poles
Washington reports that federal highway standards will require breakaway road signs and poles on exposed highway sections to reduce severe injuries from collisions. The Transportation Department states breakaway materials will yield on impact, while maintaining strength to support signs.
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