HEW seeks 123 new staff to fight fraud in health programs
HEW officials told a House subcommittee they need 123 new personnel and 1.04 million dollars to expand fraud and abuse investigations in Medicaid Medicare and student loans. They expect more cases and plan audits in California Illinois Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania and Texas. A supercop will head the Inspector General office amid failing accounting systems and poor internal controls.
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Senate agrees on markets scan and deportation risk advisals
United Press International reports the Senate passes Markets requiring supermarkets to use new automatic scanners for pricing. Advise measure orders judges to inform resident aliens charged with marijuana possession that conviction could lead to deportation. Energy and life bills move through committees as weather spans California with mixed skies and varying temperatures across regions.
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Flu shot program requires informed consent and targeting seniors
Immunization resumes with a voluntary consent form from HEW. Recipients or guardians must acknowledge they understand benefits and risks of the flu vaccine. HEW Secretary Califano urges about 22 million elderly and chronically ill people receive the swine flu and A Victoria combination, focusing on nursing homes and institutions at risk. Doctors may extend the vaccine to others.
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Soviet Dissident Yuri Orlov Arrested In Moscow
Soviet authorities arrest Yuri Orlov, a Helsinki group leader and noted dissident, at Luda Alexyeva’s apartment. Fellow members condemn the arrest as an international issue and vow to inform the Helsinki signatories. Orlov’s wife Irina told of formal arrest with charges not yet specified.
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UPI
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Orlov
Luda Alexyeva
Helsinki Group
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Sakharov
Helsinki
California car insurers deny price gouging claims
California senators heard car insurers defend rising auto premiums while critics accuse firms of price gouging. Officials noted soaring costs from parts and broad rate factors, with industry figures claiming profits remained slim and reforms sought to curb payouts and raise enforcement.
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Luis Olivares
la Soledad Catholic Church
Ed Smith
Farmers Insurance Co
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Smith
Udall predicts gasoline rationing if energy policy not enacted
Former interior secretary Ste wart L. Udall warned in San Diego that the nation could face gas rationing within three to five years unless a national energy policy is adopted. He urged action despite opposing views on regulation and tax measures.
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UPI
Stewart L. Udall
Carter
Congress
Udall
University of San Diego
McBride claims steel union victory in election
Lloyd McBride declared victory in the United Steelworkers Union presidential race saying Ed Sadlowski was rejected by all sections. He warned of ties to I W Abel and said Sadlowski would not join his staff, while noting ongoing union leadership. Friedman said no energy crisis exists outside gas shortages caused by price controls.
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