Budget reaction follows party lines in Ford plan
Washington reports show Republicans praise the lean budget while Democrats condemn its austerity on social programs. Notable splits include Sen Javits and Rep Mahon urging restraint, Muskie and ONeill criticizing the plan, and Mondale doubting its seriousness.
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McCarthy opposes tax money for medical malpractice bill
Sacramento Assembly Speaker Leo T. McCarthy rejects using taxpayer funds to back Gov. Brown's plan for a state run medical malpractice insurance pool. He warns of potential unfunded liabilities and calls for annual physician assessments to keep the pool solvent. Brown and his negotiator met CMA officials as talks continue on a consensus bill amid a doctor work slowdown.
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California doctors broaden slow down strike to include generalists
Los Angeles area physicians called on general practitioners to join specialists in a 22 day old strike spreading to Ventura Orange Santa Barbara and San Diego counties. Leaders urged solo practitioners to shut down today and Friday to intensify pressure while Sacramento talks continue. Payups of higher malpractice premiums are due by next Wednesday or lose coverage for the year as rates rise sharply from 327 percent.
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Medics Link Pill To 400 Deaths A Year
UPI reports medical researchers told Congress that about 400 American women die annually from heart attacks and strokes linked to birth control pills. They warn of possible cancer risks and unknown effects on unborn children while noting labeling changes and broader estrogen use among 22 million women.
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Fire on Camp Pendleton burns 1880 acres near San Clemente
A wildfire swept from Camp Pendleton and burned 1880 acres within the base and in San Clemente, destroying 15 homes and damaging six others in a hillside district. Officials said a complete control line surrounds the blaze and winds have weakened, with containment expected by midday. The fire was blamed by some residents on the Marines.
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Udall still in fight as Carter leads Iowa caucuses
Udall refuses to concede amid Carter’s 27.6 percent Iowa lead and calls for strong New Hampshire effort. Carter tours Washington events while other candidates including Wallace and Bentsen seek Mississippi caucus votes. Ford aides push budget and health insurance plans as Sanford weighs withdrawal. Shapp announces federal funds and wide early giving.
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Court rules against three hour Good Friday time off
California Court of Appeal rejects state workers three hour Good Friday holiday as unconstitutional and discriminatory. Justice Rattigan cites establishment clause and notes prior rulings. Shelley Mandel, UC Berkeley employee, won $25,000 in attorney fees for challenging the policy.
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Democrats Reply to Ford Talk on State of the Union
Sen. Edmund Muskie led a Democratic rebuttal accusing President Ford of inept management of the economy and urged new programs to cut unemployment. He proposed public service jobs, local public works, and measures to curb wage and price increases while signaling opposition to Social Security tax hikes.
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