Insurance scandal rooted in human failure across Texas case
Deputy Insurance Commissioner Tom McFarling told the House committee that stricter laws would not have prevented the Great Commonwealth Life scandal. He cited human failure and praised Commissioner E J Voorhis while noting former head Joe Hawkins was convicted for taking a plane ride tied to the case. The panel will continue a review to see if new laws are needed.
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Weddington and Carter clash over abortion policy
In Washington, Sarah Weddington a Texas lawyer and former Roe attorney joins the White House lineup as a potential successor to Midge Costanza. She and President Carter differ on federal abortion funding though she says Carter was impressed after a November meeting with International Women’s Year delegates. Weddington, 33, has led pro abortion forces, is a former Texas legislator, and has held roles with the Agriculture Department and National Abortion Rights Action League. She emphasizes her southern background and steadfast stance while Carter weighs the decision amid Western vacation.
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Tower says flood relief money on the way
Bandera County flood victims at Bandera Junior High School complain to Sen. John Tower about delays in federal flood relief as Kerrville officials say programs are being fixed. Tower vows to cut red tape while SBA loan processing slows due to funding gaps. over 1,000 victims have been interviewed and damages reach 50 million dollars in Kerr Kendall and Bandera counties.
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