Stockman blasts sugar bills inflating costs for consumers
Michigan Republican Dave Stockman led a news conference with a bipartisan group to attack pending sugar legislation. He warned the House floor faces an inflationary push to raise domestic sugar prices from about 16 cents to 21.8 to 25 cents by 1982, potentially adding billions in costs to American shoppers. He called the bills a corporate welfare bailout for sugar growers and opposed the measures despite administration and industry support.
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Coca-Cola
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House clos e to passing Carter energy bill
In Washington the House moves toward adjournment as the Senate nears final passage of President Carter’s energy policy. A key vote rejected sending a price controls phaseout on natural gas back to committee, paving the way for a Senate final vote and potential House action next week.
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King Tut Mania Draws NYC Crowds To Met Exhibit
Crowds line up in New York seeking tickets for the King Tut exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Tickets sold at Ticketron outlets. about half of 900,000 total available have been issued. The museum provided entertainment and free coffee as lines form in rain plans for a December 20 opening through April 15. The show previously toured Washington, Chicago, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Seattle before heading to San Francisco.
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Mass Mutual relies on upscale sales for million-dollar life policies
Massachusetts Mutual of Springfield bucks the supermarket selling trend by targeting upscale clients and corporate needs. With 780 million-dollar policyholders, the firm emphasizes top agents, strong training, and a system predicting an agent's annual sales. Most big policyholders are in their 40s and 50s, with a surprising share of housewives and a few children among the list.
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UPI
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Ben Feldman
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New York Life
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