Bill to double overtime pay for county workers stalls
A House bill would require two and a half times regular pay for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It is unlikely to pass out of committee or have a Senate counterpart, highlighting how state and federal rules raise local costs funded by higher property taxes. The article argues higherlevel governments should cover added local costs to relieve taxpayers.
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Zarb weighs move against Big Oil in energy shakeup
Federal energy czar Frank Zarb weighs a dramatic plan to break up major oil companies amid industry influence over fuels and pipelines. He has sought FTC data on firms such as Arco Exxon Gulf Texaco and others to inform a possible recommendation to President Ford.
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Mission Impossible ethics in real intelligence failures
Don Oakley compares TV's disavowal clause to real CIA plots against foreign leaders, praising Senate Intelligence Committee for exposing the CIA's actions. He condemns government cover ups and urges accountability, urging that Americans not be lulled into accepting immoral means for seemingly righteous ends. He ends by citing Sen Mondale on Americans' lack of aptitude for killing and lying.
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Study their record not what they say
The author argues that voters should judge candidates by in depth voting records and past conduct rather than promises or personalities. He urges impartial, thorough scrutiny of legislative history, committee votes, private business practices, staff and associates, integrity, and personal finances.
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Readers respond to dog death altercation with police
The writer critiques police shooting of a dog cited by a reader named Robert G. Smith. They question the high speed chase and multiple shots and urge restraint, noting personal concern for loose dogs and avoiding a broader war on canines.
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