GAO Watches Presidential Campaign Finance Beginning This Year
GAO, now 51 years old, will oversee audits and investigations of presidential and vice presidential campaign funding under a new law. Acting Comptroller General Keller says GAO will stay bipartisan and objective while handling reports, filings, and possible violations, including referrals to the Justice Department.
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GAO to Expand Role Under 1971 Revenue Act Provisions
The General Accounting Office plans to expand under the 1971 Revenue Act dollar checkoff allowing $1 tax checkoffs for presidential campaigns. GAO will certify campaign payments and audit post election expenses. The agency has undergone internal reforms with about 5,000 staff and seeks to maximize aid to Congress while handling new workload from election laws and other acts. GAO operates from Washington with 15 offices nationwide and international branches.
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Witch Doctor Lesson Aids TB Fight In Canadian Arctic
Canadian Arctic TB program uses African witch doctor tactics. Dr. Alex Williams trains 12 Eskimo women at Frobisher General Hospital to identify potential TB cases and ensure drug adherence for 350 residents. Eskimo TB risk is high, with nurse interpreters aiding education and testing.
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REMC Meeting Set As Regional Electric Officials Gather
A three day REMC meeting for rural electric members from Indiana Michigan Ohio and West Virginia begins next Wednesday in Indianapolis. Speakers include David Hamil administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration and Robert D Parrtridge executive vice president of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
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