Carter nominates Castle and Blum to head EPA
Senate committee approved both nominations nine to zero. Jas M. Castle would head the EPA and Barbara Blum would be deputy administrator. Castle urged Cabinet level status for environment and pledged strong enforcement while Blum, an Atlanta businesswoman and Carter campaign official, advised a tough environmental stance. The pair faces Senate confirmation as Carter contemplates reorganizing government and extending environmental protections.
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Carter orders 25 percent federal job vacancies left open
President Carter directs agencies to fill no more than 75 percent of new openings created by attrition and to leave at least a quarter unfilled. Powell esti mates about 10 percent annual turnover and the limits may continue past April as OMB sets agency ceilings. The policy covers over two million federal employees plus exemptions for postal workers and job training programs. A church reunion notice also appears.
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Congress Nears Vote on $50 Rebate Tax Cuts Plan
Congress moves toward key votes on a Democratic stimulus plan aiming to send $50 checks to about 200 million Americans this spring. The Senate weighs a budget amendment to enable up to $17.5 billion in stimulus with tax cuts and spending over seven months, while the House considers rebates or alternatives.
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HBP Victims Linked to Senator Mon Dale VP Bid
High blood pressure noted as the only health issue on Sen. Walter F. Mondale's record as the Democratic candidate for vice president. The article states the condition affects about 25 million Americans.
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