Carter energy plan sparks debate on utility bills
Government and industry officials disagree on Carter energy program impact. Federal Energy Administration argues long term rates fall, though still higher than today. Edison Electric Institute predicts annual bills rise about 5 percent beyond inflation, amid a shift from oil and gas to coal or nuclear.
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New York
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Robert I. Hanfling
Federal Energy Administration
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Edison Electric Institute
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Public Service Commissions
Postal Service board questions sue for more money
A U S Postal Service board member, during an on the road meeting in Topeka, pressed whether any group could sue for more money after Post master General Bailar outlined appeals court impacts on salary control. Bailar warned the court decision shifts salary bargaining into unions, while other remarks touched on energy policy and costs shaped by Carter era plans for coal, oil, and tax penalties.
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al Service Board of Directors
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Postal Service
Washington
John Doran
Chicago
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Carter weighs Richards Gebaur move to Scott Air Force Base
President Carter says Air Force personnel will not be moved from Richards Gebaur AFB unless in the nations best interests. He met with Missouri leaders to hear arguments against shifting personnel to Scott AFB in Illinois. Senator Eagleton and Rep. Coleman spoke on costs and possible alternative government uses for the Richards Gebaur asset. Jackson County official Mike White cited costs ranging from 13 to 42 million dollars.
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Harold Brown
Eagleton
Tom Coleman
R-Mo
Richards- Gebaur
Coleman
Jackson County
Mike White
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