Welfare reform debate in Florida forum discusses national dividend plan
Palm Beach hosts a forum with Florida Atlantic University and the National Dividend Foundation. Critics warn welfare funding supports employment while advocates argue diverting corporate tax money to voters could create productive investment and consumption, offsetting tax wedges on job creation.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Florida Atlantic University
Center For Economic Education
National Dividend Foundation
Foundation
Milton Friedman
Congress
Capitol Hill
White House
New York City Faces $4 Billion Federal Loan Request
The city seeks at least $4 billion more over four years as it nears insolvency. Moody's low rating on a $200 million note sale caused underwriters to back away, while Koch prepares to take office with pension funds and federal aid set to unwind. The City Council also approved a 50 percent pay raise.
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New York City
Moody's
Pee
Edward Koch
Koch
Jane's faults praise of cruise missiles in SALT talks
In Brussels NATO defense ministers urge preserving the US cruise missile option amid SALT negotiations. They argue the missiles offer penetration capability and ally reassurance, contrasting with Jane's defense industry bias noted after criticizing Carter's B 1 fleet stance.
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Jane's
Carter
Jane’s
Brussels
NATO
Cyrus Vance
United States
Washington
Letters to the Editor Rebuttal From a Reputable Firm
A local sewer cleaning firm responds to a December 23 letter by Mrs. Randy McGuire. The firm defends its service, notes limited refund practice, and asserts it was not given ample time to address any alleged shortcoming. It defends availability and stands behind its performance.
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Randy McGuire
Holida
Local sewer cleaner defends firm amid criticism
A Middletown Ohio notice features Arnold Ace Sewer Cleaning Service defending its 25 year operation. The firm responds to allegations of unreliability and invites customers to contact them at their Fernwood Street address.
Reagan on China rights clash with Carter and AFL CIO
The piece contrasts the Carter administration's human rights focus with AFL-CIO opposition to appeasing Beijing. It notes Gallup polls showing mixed American views on recognizing the mainland and preserving relations with Taiwan, and questions potential trade offs and human rights implications.
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Carter
Afl-Cio
White House
Los Angeles
China
Peking
United States
Republic of China
Taiwan
Soviet Union
North Korea
Indochina
Amtrak and the fate of America's passenger rail
The piece recalls the rise and near collapse of passenger rail, tracing Amtrak to 1971 and chronic funding fights. It notes annual losses around $500 million, government subsidies, and aging track while arguing rail travel remains vital amid energy concerns. It cites proposed profitable routes and praise for improved equipment as reasons to sustain subsidies.
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Washington
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Burlington
Quincy
Great Northern
Amtrak
America
Congress
Opereta Amtrak
Japan
New York
Boston
San Diego
Los Angeles
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
U.S
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al Altman
House
Ways and Means Committee
Russell Long
George M. Foote Jr
Richard
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Foote
University of Southern California
Arthur B. Laffer
Richard Rahn
Council For Capital Formation
John H. Perry Jr
Federal Treasury
Jim Mills
Elwood Richardson Business Manager
Psalm
the Journal
The
News Journal, Inc
S. Broad
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
Bunk
Arnold Ace Sewer Cleaning Service, Inc
Fernwood St
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Red China
Kremlin
Cambodia
Vietnam
George Meany
Meany & Co
Gallup
Mainland
Roc
Tom Braden
Dennis the Menace
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