Pentagon loses track of supplies and money misuse
Defense contractors skim millions from defense funds due to Pentagon accounting laxity. GAO says government furnished material issued to contractors is poorly tracked, with some items used for non defense work or sold back for profit. As of Sept 30 1980 contractors held about 11.2 billion in material. lawmakers warn the total is higher.
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Rising toll of dead sea otters along California coast
A spike in otter deaths this year along a 200 mile California coast reports 135 to Santa Cruz through Pismo Beach with five shot otters. Officials warn the toll may exceed 1980’s 143, as human competition for shellfish amid nets and fishing gear raises concerns by Audubon Society and Friends of the Sea Otter.
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Health Service Clinic Closes Amid Reagan Budget Cuts
Washington AP. Dr Angelita J Sunga and 83 other U S Public Health Service workers face layoffs as the Capitol Hill clinic and eight PHS hospitals nationwide close by Oct 31 after budget cuts. The facility served federal workers VIPs Cabinet officials and the needy including Indians refugees and Coast Guard dependents.
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