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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1975
Page
3
A HEW study estimates 500 million dollars in welfare overpayments and ineligible benefits last year. It cites 6.6 cents per dollar in overpayments and 8.2 cents to ineligible families, with state actions and misreporting by recipients as major causes. The piece calls for a government overhaul and a shift in public attitude toward self-reliance.
The column laments Social Security deficits risking bankruptcy of retirement benefits by 1983, notes voter fatigue with government, and questions a state bill SF532 on street assessments. It reports Sen Willetts’ committee status and mid June adjournment, plus welcomes Dr. Paul Jacobson to Monticello and honors the Gesse family for maintaining the Avenue of Flags.
Letters to the editor criticize Monticello street paving as pre decided. Questions target bond funding, Senate File 532, council demographics, engineer fees, debt levels, and representation. Also comments on Jones county landfill rules and DEQ guidance.
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