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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1977
Page
3
Sacramento AP reports that new state sterilization rules mainly affecting women will be delayed to December 1. A 12 day waiting period may drop to three on request, with extensive consent documentation and monitoring needs. Critics warn it could deter needed care and challenge in court continues.
Sacramento lawmakers paused progress on property tax relief and school finance bills, scheduling a Monday joint session to align funding. Sen. Nicholas Petris stated the delay aimed to reconcile economic projections while Gov. Brown and Assembly leaders push for trimmed costs to avoid near term tax hikes.
Washington AP report says the Department of Health Education and Welfare announced a nationwide computer probe to uncover welfare fraud by federal employees. The project named MATCH will first run computer checks of federal civil service names to identify potential abuse.
Gov Brown and President Carter were urged to extend federal support for Indochinese refugees beyond the planned expiration. Health official Mario Obledo warned California faces 34 million in next year and 38 million the year after without renewal, to cover welfare and social services. HEW investigates cases of dual federal pay and welfare benefits, with 216 matched, 105 of which show apparent fraud or error.
DETROIT AP President Carter budget director Bert Lance dismissed concerns about personal finances after reports a trustee planned to sell his Atlanta National Bank of Georgia stock at a loss. Lance said he is doing well and noted the stock was placed in trust to be sold by year’s end under conflict of interest rules. The sale to David N. Smith could trigger about a $75,000 loss depending on price.
Gov. Brown visited Stockton State Hospital on a three hour tour to meet volunteers at six programs near the facility. He announced a new $91,836 a year special assistant for volunteerism and urged a revival of volunteer involvement to supplement staff and provide human contact.
Sacramento AP reports the State Board of Equalization approved a 50 percent increase in the electricity bill surcharge funding the State Energy Commission. Chairman William Bennett said the rise aligns with Gov Brown's budget needs and labeled it a hidden general tax. The higher surcharge applies to bills issued for September, with exemptions for a few utilities, banks, and the federal government.
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