Federal State Crime Fight Program Endangered by Waste Report Says
A House subcommittee assails LEAA block grants as wasteful and ineffective claiming less than 25 percent of action funds reach crime fighting. It cites misused equipment spending in Arkansas and Wisconsin and criticizes political meddling and poor evaluation standards. Nineteen sixties program funds face scrutiny ahead of public release.
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Senate Leader Denies Ties to Housing Scandal
Philadelphia report cites Senate minority leader Hugh Scott denying influence over federal agencies to reinstate Theodore Clearfield, a real estate speculator indicted for false statements to the FHA and sale of defective houses. Scott calls the claim absolute rubbish and says his office only handled routine constituent requests.
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