Agriculture Department Denies Bias Despite Minority Gap
The Agriculture Department denies discrimination claims while data show it as the third lowest minority employer in the federal government. Bolduc cites long tenure and education gaps, noting only 10.7 percent minority representation as of last June and a shrinking workforce.
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Pollster says Carter slipping in voter surveys
SAN FRANCISCO UP I pollster Mervin Field says Jimmy Carter is slipping in state surveys. He notes Carter no longer leads Ford by double figures and blames gaffes and Playboy interview fallout for reduced public support. He expects debates to shape the race more than in past elections.
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Agnew Faces Probation Revocation and New Court Actions
Former Vice President Spiro Agnew, nearing end of a three year probation for income tax evasion, faces a probation revocation hearing in U S District Court. A separate tax payer suit targets Agnew and associates over alleged bribes during his Maryland governorship.
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Allied Chemical hit with 13.2 million penalty for Kepone pollution
A U.S. district court fined Allied Chemical Corp 13.2 million dollars for Kepone and related chemical discharges into the James River from 1971 to 1974, the largest pollution fine to date. The ruling also cited liability of Life Science Products Co owners and issued probation and fines for the firm. The case sparked fishing bans and lawsuits totaling over 200 million.
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Auto industry completes year's recovery despite Ford strike
The U.S. auto industry ends a yearlong rebound despite Ford Motor Co in North America three week strike. Ford reports September sales down less than 0.5 percent from a year earlier and up 12 percent for the month overall.
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