Bell proposes replacing LEAA with a National Institute of Justice
Attorney General Griffin Bell urges President Carter to abolish the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration and create a National Institute of Justice to absorb LEAA and the National Institute of Corrections. The plan would end annual crime-fighting plans and require states to file every three years to qualify for federal funding.
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Griffinell
Carter
Entforcment Assistance Administration
Justice Department
Bell
White House
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Welfare cash benefits schedule under Carter plan approved
The House welfare subcommittee approved a schedule for federal cash benefits up to 4200 dollars for a four person family as part of Carter's welfare revision. A proof of low income for the prior month was adopted, replacing six months, and states could supplement federal payments with the federal share capped at 73 percent of the state add-on.
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House
Special Welfare Subcommittee
Carter
U S proposes higher fuel economy for 1980 81 vehicles
The Transportation Department proposed 1980 and 1981 pickup trucks vans and four wheel drive vehicles meet 1 to 3 mpg higher economy. The plan aims to save 12 billion gallons over their lifetimes and sets 1980 model year averages of 16.2 mpg for four wheel drive and 19.2 mpg for two wheel drive.
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Transportation Department
Joan Claybrook
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
National survey finds 1 in 5 buckle up nationwide
Washington AP A Transportation Department survey by NHTSA reports only 18.5 percent of U S drivers wore seat belts. The study observed 84 682 drivers in 16 cities from August 1976 to March 1977. Agency head Joan Claybrook says the finding supports mandates for passive restraints or airbags.
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Transportation Department
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Joan Claybrook
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