FTC Pushes Drug Price Ads to Boost Consumer Savings
The FTC proposes a regulation allowing drug price advertising to let customers compare prescription drug costs. It estimates potential annual consumer savings of over 130 million dollars, noting current state bans and ethical concerns.
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Federal Trade Commission
District of Columbia
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Franking privilege costs rise as Congress mails mass letters
The free franking privilege costs nearly 37 million this year and 46 million next for House and Senate members. By June 30 about 320 million letters will have been sent, averaging more than two per adult in the 145 million voting population. The volume is set to grow to 344 million in 1977 and 381 million in 1980, mostly mass mailings to constituents. Examples include newsletters and congratulatory messages. Some mail serves official purposes, but critics note the political use around elections and question the expense.
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Lewis A. Engman
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House
Senate
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Norman F. Lent
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House of Representatives
Delbert L. Latta
Ohio
Stanford E. Parris
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Adams urges unified war and reconciliation as Congress meets
John Adams, newly returned delegate to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, says the general mood favors vigorous defense while keeping reconciliation possible. He advocates arming with powder and artillery as the most effective conciliatory measure, proceeding with warlike and conciliatory steps in parallel.
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Jersey Boss John Kenny Dies at 82 in New Jersey
John V. Kenny, a longtime Jersey political boss linked to corruption rumors, died at 82. The Dell Ridge Nursing Home announced the death after his parole from federal prison in 1973. time and cause were not disclosed. Kenny rose from local roles in Jersey City to wield influence over Democratic votes for decades.
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N.J
John V. Kenny
New Jersey
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Kenny
Jersey City
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