Carter Social Security plan called gimmick in lawmakers views
Washington AP report notes President Carter’s plan to fund Social Security with income taxes draws strong criticism from House Democrats and Republicans. Rep. Archer calls it fiscal legerdemain and a magic show while Rep. Ullman sees no need for drastic changes. Senate Chair Long says it’s a step in the right direction with room to improve.
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D-La
Ways and Means
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Texas
Joseph Califano Jr
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Ways and Means Committee
al Ullman
Oregon
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Senate Finance Committee
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Hysterectomy labeled needless operation debate
A House Commerce subcommittee weighs limiting federal funding for hysterectomies after medical professors testify the operation has surpassed tonsillectomies as the most common major surgery. They urge second opinions for federally funded cases and warn many procedures lack clear medical need.
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Washington
House Commerce
Kenneth Ryan
Harvard University
United States
Ryan
John Morris
Yale
Worn tires proposed as roadside crash barriers
Richard D. Candle, a Goodyear researcher, suggests recycling millions of worn tires into steel‑cabled barriers to cushion hazards along highways. He envisions half a million barrier units placed in front of bridge abutments divider strips and support posts nationwide to save lives.
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Chicago
Richard D. Candle
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Protestant leader Paisley arrested in Ballymena barricade clash
The Rev. Ian Paisley, head of the Protestant backed general strike, was arrested after he and supporters refused to remove barricades sealing Ballymena in County Antrim. They had blocked roads to press Britain to crack down on the Irish Republican Army amid an eight day strike.
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Northern Ireland
UPI
Ian Paisley
Ballymena
Paisley
Irish Republican Army
Ernest Baird
Winter Storm Delivers Ice And Outages Across Northeast
A late season storm drops heavy ice and snow across the Northeast causing power failures for over 110000 customers in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The southeastern Massachusetts outage also cuts power to about 77000 Rhode Island homes, with 25000 more Rhode Island homes affected. Apple growers fear a 10 million dollar crop loss while tobacco farmers worry wind damage to shading gauze could delay spring planting.
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Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Rhode
Farm bill talks propose wheat aid with scaled 1978 targets
President Carter open to House farm leaders proposal to raise 1977 wheat and corn support levels if 1978 and future target rates are reduced. Agriculture Secretary Bergland estimates 360 million would reach wheat farmers, with no payments to corn growers.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
House
Bob Bergland
White House and steel battle sidestepped in price stand
President Carter avoids a direct clash as U S Steel announces a 6 percent base price hike effective June 19. White House, citing voluntary restraint, expects other steelmakers to follow, with Republic Steel possibly rolling back part of its 8.8 percent rise.
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White House
U.S. Steel Corp
Republic Steel Corp
Carter
Rural post offices face efficiency push with 490 million savings
A government study for the Postal Service proposes closing about 17 000 rural post offices to save an estimated 490 million annually. It cites 10 extreme inefficiency examples and notes rural residents often adapt well to new services after closures despite opposition from lawmakers like Rep. Paul Simon.
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Washington
Postal Service Board of Governors
Postal Services
Congress
Paul Simon
Dill
Simon
Postal Service
General Accounting Office
GAO
Budget goal not met forecast at Chamber poll
A straw poll of Chamber of Commerce members at the annual meeting found 867 no votes and 57 yes votes on whether President Carter would balance the federal budget by 1981. The result casts doubt on the Administration's goal.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Carter
Chamber
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