Civiletti Nominated as Attorney General Looks to Senate
Benjamin Civiletti, President Carter's pick to succeed Griffin Bell as attorney general, smiles during his Senate Judiciary Committee appearance on Wednesday in a UPI telephoto image.
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FTC Approves Expanded Care Label Rules for Clothes
The FTC approved a revised ruleset to require complete care labeling on most clothing including leather and rugs. Labels must fully describe washing and drying methods and note iron use when needed, warn against harmful practices like improper bleach use, and offer care details at purchase for yard goods.
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Amtrak Told by House to Trim Fat and Modernize
The House approved a 2.7 billion three year Amtrak authorization bill by 397 to 18, seeking cost cuts, more passenger equipment, and better service. Senate action expected soon with similar aims. READ: routes to possibly cut include Chicago Miami and New York Kansas City.
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Amtrak routes saved and cut defined by funding bill
The funding bill does not order trains but amendments signal impacts. House approved 397-18. final Senate action pending. Some routes may be partially saved or funded via 80-20 federal matching. Routes to be cut include the Floridian and Hiawatha. Crescent and Southwest Limited saved. new Los Angeles to Ogden route planned. Numerous corridors and commuter services also affected or preserved. Northeast Corridor and key long routes remain safe.
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Pepper pushes elderly rail fare cuts in Amtrak vote
Rep. Claude Pepper won House approval for senior and handicapped rail fare reductions tied to the Amtrak Reorganization Act of 1979. The amendment allows unused seats to be sold to the elderly and handicapped at 50 percent standby discounts and 25 percent reserved discounts. Pepper praised Sen. James Sasser as an advocate for the elderly.
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Carter Nominates Volcker to Head Federal Reserve
President Carter nominates Paul Volcker, longtime New York Fed chief and former Chase Manhattan executive, to head the Federal Reserve for the unexpired Miller term through Jan 31, 1992. The choice draws praise from banking leaders and lawmakers who expect firm anti inflation policy and policy continuity. Volcker’s background includes Treasury service and federal posts under Nixon and Johnson administrations.
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Truck Lines Reunion Picnic Planned at Huron County Fairgrounds
Norwalk based Truck Lines announces a reunion picnic for former employees and friends set for July 28 at the Huron County Fairgrounds. Wilma Nickols, secretary of the planning committee, can be reached at Box 438, Norwalk.
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