Grace Commission findings spark budget cut debate
The Odessa American reports on the Grace Commission's recommendations to trim the federal budget by roughly 424 billion dollars over three years. It highlights proposed reforms in federal bureaucracy, Civil Service Retirement, and construction rules, urging Congress to act before deficit debates intensify.
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Pentagon saves by cutting heroism pay for veteran Butterfield
Chicago Tribune columnist Royko recalls Kenneth Butterfield, a 55 year old retired sergeant major from Schaumburg Illinois who earned the Soldier's Medal for heroism after pulling comrades from a helicopter crash. The Army retroactively terminates his 10 percent heroism pay and may seek repayment of about $15,000, highlighting supposed paper-work errors and cost cutting at the Pentagon. Butterfield questions why his award was tied to bureaucratic mistakes rather than merit.
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Constitution Goes Into Effect as First Federal Congress Met
On March 4 1789 the Constitution took effect as the first Federal Congress convened in New York though lawmakers adjourned briefly for lack of quorum. The date also marks a mobbing at the White House during Andrew Jacksons inauguration in 1829 and Chicago receiving a city charter in 1837.
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Mercy and theft in benevolent aid urged by minister
Ralph O. Moore of Sherwood Church of Christ argues against welfare fraud and church waste, urging careful scrutiny of aid to those in genuine need. He condemns professional scammers who exploit sympathy, while stressing continued compassion for legitimate cases. He cites counterfeit distress, profiteering from public coffers, and the danger to churches and communities.
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