Speaking Dollar Wise Pensions Plunge Toward Shortfall
The piece warns that many pension plans will be unable to meet future obligations, affecting teachers police and firefighters. It cites Pennsylvania cities with $1 billion in unfunded liabilities and New York City's public funds facing shortfalls, while federal Civil Service funds loom with about $90 billion unfunded. It urges public inquiry and action to address funding gaps.
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John
Betty
Europe
New York City
Business Week
Uncle Sam
Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund
No-Fault Drive Slowed by Opposition and Slow Adoption
A historical overview notes no-fault auto insurance began in 1970 with Massachusetts and spread slowly, peak in 1973, then stagnated. By 1975 only North Dakota acted further. 16 genuine laws exist but many limit benefits. Opposition from personal liability lawyers and lawmakers stifles progress while critics warn of high costs and inadequate protections.
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Massachusetts
Florida
Connecticut
Michigan
New Jersey
Colorado
Hawaii
Kansas
Nevada
New York
Utah
Georgia
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
North Dakota
Max Lerner on Spanish Executions and Europe’s Left Axes
Max Lerner analyzes street protests over Franco era executions, noting Western Europe’s outrage, embassy recalls, and humanitarian mood. He discusses why Franco acted, the Left’s influence, and U S policy implications. The piece shifts to Sweden’s humane, high tech justice system, prisons, budgets, and contrasts with American conditions.
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Paris
Europe
Madrid
FRAP
Amnnesty International
London
Spain
Franco
America
Stockholm
Sweden
Kumla
Sweden's Prison Recidivism Mirrors U S Rates
Tom Wicker notes Sweden's prison system loses about 70 percent of inmates to reoffending after release, with Kumla housing many long-term offenders. He argues recidivism remains high despite Sweden's stronger rehabilitation, suggesting prisons mainly confine and punish rather than prevent crime.
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Kuma
Wilson
Sweden
United States
Hjalmarson
Mark My Words Ban Fishing Poles
Jim Fiebig argues the Greater New York Safety Council says fishing causes more fatal accidents than any other water sport. He advocates federal action to outlaw fishing poles to save lives, acknowledging opposition from responsible anglers.
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Jim Fiebig
Greater New York
Nevada Officials Address Seek Information and Contacts
A reader inquiry lists contact details for Nevada Governor Mike O'Callaghan at the State Capitol and offices for Senators Howard Cannon and Paul Laxalt in Carson City and Las Vegas. The fragment references official offices and room numbers. The text provides location identifiers and no further context.
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Mike O’callaghan
State Capitol
Carson City
Nev
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Police Command and Control Center
Jarl Hjalmarson
Lennnart Wilson
Attica
Tom Wicker
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