Environmentalists win in leaded gas showdown
The EPA proposes tighter gasoline lead limits, countering industry calls for looser standards. The rule would remove 31 percent more lead from the air over eight years, aiming for effect by November 1 after a September hearing. Environmentalists hail the move amid a behind the scenes dispute with OMB and refiners, who call it onerous.
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Consultant backs KCC plan to deregulate phones in Kansas
The Kansas Corporation Commission hears a consultant endorse speeding deregulation of telephone firms and equipment sales to customers. The plan, backed by KCC staff, aims to end equipment leases as FCC rules phase out subsidies, shifting costs to long distance or local calls by 1988.
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Rely Case Settled Out Of Court In Denver
Deretha Dawn Lampshire an 18 year old from Littleton Colorado settled with Procter & Gamble over a toxic shock syndrome claim tied to Rely tampons. The out of court deal follows a March jury verdict that found negligence but no proven link or damages. The Lampshires cited medical costs a five day hospital stay and legal fees totaling over 72000 dollars.
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FNMA Nudges Adjustable Mortgages Down
The Federal National Mortgage Association lowers minimum yields on newly issued adjustable rate mortgages. Adjustables after six months and one year drop to 12.9 percent, after five years to 14.6 percent, following FHA and VA rate cuts to 14 percent. Maxwell says borrower affordability rises while lenders may set higher caps.
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Lawsuit Unaffected By Bloomingdale Death in Santa Monica
The death of Alfred Bloomingdale does not halt a $10 million lawsuit by Vicki Morgan who claims he breached a life support contract. Morgan, 29, says Bloomingdale was a traveling companion and benefactor, while Mitchelson represents her.
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