Minimum benefits reform sparks political fighting on social security
The Wall Street Journal argues the minimum benefit program has become a cushion for non poor and double dippers including retired federal workers and some retirees in Palm Beach. It says reform would save around one trillion dollars in 1982 and criticizes both parties for delays while noting 300,000 would lose aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Fed
Palm Beach
Teledyne
Wall Street Journal
EPA Chief Seeks Moderation in Clean Air Policy
Ann Gorsuch commits to continuing progress toward clean air at a more reasoned pace. The administration aims to balance environmental goals with private sector costs, avoiding polarization. Business backs the act’s goals with realistic timetables as the debate on extending the Clean Air Act moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Gorsuch
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington
Conservative coalition could reshape U.S. House politics
Phyllis Schlafly argues a new coalition of Republicans and conservative Democrats may force a realignment beyond Gramm Latt's. She credits Gingrich's tactics and Reagan's strategy for opening a path to a conservative speaker in 1983, regardless of party majorities.
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U.S
Howse
Gramm-Latts
Tip O'Neill
O'Neill
House
Newt Gingrich
Georgia
Sam
Gingrich
Ronald Reagan
Congress
Reagan
O’neill
Gingrith
Copley Hews Service
Carter implicated in Vesco extradition halt and White House signals
The piece claims ex president Carter may have signaled Vesco via Costa Rica to halt extradition efforts in 1977. It details meetings, a handwritten note to Attorney General Bell, and disputed White House involvement. It also covers reactions from Cyrus Vance and Ray Marshall and notes ongoing investigations and sworn affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Robert Vesco
White House
Carter
Vesco
Daniel Oduber
Costa Rica
Oduber
Justic Department
Spencer Lee IV
Albany, Ga
Richard Harden
FBI
Justice Department
Barden
Oval Office
Griffin Bell
Spencer Lee
Albany
Lee
Bell
Mden
New York Times
Charles Kaiser
Kaiser
Robert Fiske
U. S
New York City
Vesta
Fiske
State
Justice
Indy Badhwar
Cyrus Vance
Bahamas
U.S
Marshall
Labor Epartment
Uon
Teamsters Union
Ray Marshall
Washington man rescues wallpaper with White House dream
Peter Hill of Washington D C found rare early 19th century wallpaper in Thurmont led to its sale for 12 000 and interest from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy for the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House. The Francis Scott Key Post 11 American Legion earned a national citation for outstanding child welfare programs in Western Maryland with credit to Fern Nelson and Toys for Christmas chair William H S Miller.
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Subcommittee
Marshall
Abscam
House of Representatives
Albert Gore Jr
Dtenn
Washington National Airport
Peter Hill
Washington, D.C
Thurmont
Williaa J. Stoner
The
Smithsonian
Jacqueline Kennedy
White House
Francis Scott Key
Post 11
American Legion
Maryland
FSB
James R. Reid
Fern Nelson
William H.S. Miller
Whaling Exhibit and Taney Bust Work in Frederick
In Frederick CAPT HARRY White presented a two day exhibit with a preserved three ton baby whale and its 68 ton mother in a glass box car at the B and O Freight Depot. Workmen began graveled base for a Taney bust circle at Courthouse Park while 16th U S Field artillery arrive. rain delayed tents and sought shelter at Frederick County Fair Grounds.
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Harry White
Frederick
B&o
White
Pacific Whaling Co
Courthouse Park
Roger Brooke Taney
The
United States
Thomas Johnson
Maryland
Joseph Urner
Baltimore
16Th
U. S. Feld Artillery
Fort Myer
Frederick County
Retiree writes rail against Civil Service pension bias
Victor A. Barnes of Frederick Maryland challenges Robert J Wagman and The Frederick Post over claims about Civil Service retirement and Social Security. He argues federal retirees pay taxes on pensions, fund contributions for spouses, and suffer limited Medicare, while Social Security bears different burdens. He contends inflation harms retirees and warns against dismantling federal programs, citing his own four decade career and wartime service.
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Marshall
Senate Permanent Investigations
Labor, Justice and Treasury Departments
Internal Revenue Service
Department
Labor Department
Civil Service Retirement Fund
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Phyllis Schlafly
Jack and
National Conservative Political Action Committee
Paul Sarbanes
D-Md
NCPAC
Sarbanes
United Feature Syndiesteine
News-Post
Robert J. Wagman
Newspaper Enterprises Association
Japan
Germany
Nixon
James Earl Carter
Bretton Woods
Victor A. Barnes
Tré Rock Creek Drive
Frederick, Maryland
California
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