Editorial on disability pensions and fraud abuses
An editorial argues that the federal disability pension system is riven with fraud and lax enforcement. It cites cases of a totally disabled clerk running a jiu jitsu school and a retiree earning a large salary while drawing a pension, urging Congress to close loopholes and the Civil Service Commission to prosecute abuses to protect taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
U.S. Civil Service
Altiough
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Congress
Television critique by church group calls for self regulation
The United Church of Christ at its national convention denounces TV for degrading culture and exploiting sex and violence. It argues government censorship is not the answer, urges industry self policing, parental responsibility for children, and FCC scrutiny without infringing free expression, while predicting difficulty in raising viewers' taste.
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The
United Church of Christ
Church
Congress
Federal Communications Commission
U.S
Carter
Ford
Washington
Carter's B I decision and its political shadow
The piece argues President Carter rejected building the B 1 bomber as unnecessary for deterrence, citing cruise missiles and cost. It critiques postwar procurement games driven by jobs, politics, and fear of criticism, while praising Carter's decisive stance despite potential congressional and party pressure.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Pentagon
Congressional
Carter
California
Congress
Air Force
Misjudgment on private schools in Supreme Court decision
The Supreme Court split on Ohio’s 1975 anti public school aid law. It allowed some forms of aid to private and parochial pupils, but blocked others such as lending of scientific equipment and funding of bus field trips. The author argues for equal per pupil funding regardless of religious affiliation and warns against discrimination based on religion.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Ohio
Ring
Justice Brennan
Burger
White
Rehnquist
Justice Stevens
Justice Marshall
Justice Powell
State Capitol
Diablo Canyon Hearing Fails to Resolve Nuclear Plant Delay
The House Interior Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment heard about the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant near San Luis Obispo as California faces power shortages. PG&E officials argued the plant is safe and ready, while critics urged complete safety and faster permitting. The hearing produced no conclusions, underscoring delays in nuclear plant approvals and ongoing public and political pressure.
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Washington
Diablo Canyon
San Luis County
California
House Interior Subcommittee On Energy and the Environment
Malcom Furbush
Pacific Gas and Electric Co
Brent Rushforth
Center For Law In the Public Interest
Nuclear Regwatory Commission
Pnrtant
House
Manuel Lujan Jr
R-N.m
Los Angeles Times
Pg&e
Luton
PGE
Diablo Cap
Los Angeles
Sam Branetsen
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Golden Gate
Seth
Pu&e
Gil Bailey
Murnau
Independent Press Telegram
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Riddler
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