IRS chief admits mistakes in probing sex lives and politics
Washington United States IRS commissioner Donald Alexander told Congress it was a mistake for the agency to spy on sex lives and political leanings of alleged tax cheaters and extremist groups. He said the programs Leprechaun and SSS were terminated and vowed vigilance to ensure fair tax law administration. Internal investigations into past abuses continue amid serious charges and safeguards against political misuse.
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Supreme Court rejects white zoning case in Rochester
The U S Supreme Court dismissed a white zoning challenge from Rochester residents against the Penfield suburb ruling they lacked standing to sue. Justices Brennan and Douglas dissented, urging merits review and noting social stakes. The decision also limited back pay awards in discrimination cases and denied retroactivity on a 1973 border patrol ruling.
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Warren R. Burger
Harry A. Blackmun
Legal Defense Fund
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N.C
FDA urged to ban cancer risk solvent in decaf coffee
Washington. The FDA faced a petition from Ralph Nader's Health Research Group calling for prohibition of trichloroethylene as a solvent in decaffeination and spice oil extraction. The group cites mouse cancer findings and notes legal limits on TCE residues in coffee and spices.
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National Cancer Institute
Health Research Group
Anita Johnson
California Assembly urges JFK assassination probe
The California Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution urging President and Congress to name an independent agency to reopen the Kennedy case for the true record of history. The measure reflects renewed push for a fresh inquiry into the 1963 assassination.
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California Assembly
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Congress
Sears warns on bicycle child carrier hazard
Sears Roebuck and Co warned owners of a half million yellow rear mounted bicycle child carriers about seats that can crack around four bolt holes if overtightened. Three minor injuries reported. Stores will replace cracked seats free. Redeemed units sold since early the year bear Sears molded on back.
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GAO says HUD illegally impounded $214.5 million for elderly housing
GAO comptroller Elmer Staats states HUD blocked $214.5 million in elderly housing funds, an impoundment not reported to Congress. Sen Edward Kennedy notes delay prevents legal action and urges appropriations to cover unused 1975 funds and $800 million authorized but unappropriated.
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