Lawmakers seek 7 percent cut to contingency funds
SACRAMENTO AP The state Senate urged cutting at least seven percent from a $28 million contingency fund. Sen. George Deukmeier said the governor’s 7 percent office budget cut is symbolic and urged the rules committees to reduce both Senate and Assembly contingency funds by a minimum of seven percent. Brown had promised to cut his $2.0 million budget to set an example, aiming to curb nonessential expenditures. Deukmeian called it a very good possibility lawmakers would join the cut.
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Unsafe loading gear blamed for diesel terminal blasts
The Union Oil Co of California faces scrutiny after two explosions at its Los Angeles terminal in December. Company officials claim the equipment used to load diesel fuel was safe, noting that a static spark ignited vapors in a tank previously holding gasoline. Six workers were not seriously hurt and returned to work. Exxon says divers loading procedures have been revised and switch-loading halted to prevent future incidents.
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Senate again studies smog device reprieve amid amendments
In Sacramento the Senate weighs a plan to delay mandatory use of anti pollution smog devices for 1966-70 cars. An Assembly amendment pushed a March 4 deadline. fate hinges on concurrence with Senate. Proponents say devices only apply when ownership or registration occurs first in state. CHPV continues issuing devices to listed counties until bill moves.
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