Hospital costs in DC could hit 400 a day in five years
Washington AP reports Blue Cross health planning coordinator Richard Groppe cites a survey of District hospitals showing an average room rate of $194.45 per day in early 1975, up 18.5 percent from 1974. Costs reflect new hospital construction and rising charges.
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Inflation Could Double Costs, Says Groppe
Groppe warns inflation could more than double current costs by the third quarter, signaling rising prices across sectors. The economist cautions households and businesses to prepare for substantial budget pressures amid ongoing supply chain disruptions.
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Wetlands permit hearing in Annapolis raises costs and delays
Army engineers hear complaints as Maryland officials challenge federal wetlands permit regulations. Beavers dam a Calvert County homestead pond prompting questions on need for Corps permits. Maryland officials argue state procedures suffice while critics warn of bureaucracy and higher costs for development and policing.
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Housing prices outpace incomes in stalled market
The piece questions official economic explanations, arguing stocks failed as inflation hedges in the short term and highlighting the housing paradox. It notes typical new houses cost 37 000 to 41 000, while median incomes sit below 13 000, making mortgage eligibility doubtful and buyers scarce amid unresolved costs.
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Kallinger retrial resumes as two women identify suspect
In Dauphin County Court Helen Bogin and Ethel Cohen repeated testimony accusing Joseph Kallinger, 38, of a $20,000 robbery at Bogin’s Harrisburg home. Prosecutors emphasized his demeanor during the crime while defense plans psychiatric testing, as Kallinger faces multiple charges including a New Jersey murder tied to a father-son team.
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