Environmental citizen suits face mixed state opinions
Officials in several states defend or fear the Environmental Protection Act of 1973 allowing private suits against polluters. Connecticut reports no court backlog while Michigan and New York raise concerns about overtaxed courts. A Consumers Union foundation notes 50 suits across six states with varying impact and calls for balanced access to environmental justice.
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Federal Agencies Defy Safety Rules GAO Concludes
GAO found 200 noncompliance instances with OSHA standards in a survey of four Washington area agencies. Senator Williams warns the violations pose a clear danger to thousands of federal employees and urges extending inspections under the act.
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Brandt warns of resignation if party platform contradicted
Chancellor Willy Brandt told Social Democratic leaders that he could not bear responsibility for actions conflicting with the party’s broad voter approval. He urged the Hannover convention in April to reinforce support and avoid credibility loss. He warned that the party must align with its election platform.
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Shultz Promotes U.S. Exports in Common Market Talks
U.S. Treasury official and former secretary candidate George Shultz tours Brussels and Paris seeking approval to boost exports and stabilize the dollar. He meets Francois-Xavier Ortoli and Belgian Finance Minister Willy Clercq as the Common Market debates new tariff and exchange measures to avert retaliations and maintain free payments.
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