Sharp Cuts In SCS Personnel Proposed Conservation Cuts Anger Farmers
Washington AP report says Carter administration seeks big cuts in USDA conservation spending, including Soil Conservation Service personnel and the ACP program. A Senate hearing February 24 will review the proposed changes, with Sen. Dick Clark presiding. Clark cites soil loss and long-term costs, urging continued support to protect farmland productivity.
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FTC Warns Of Bad Cellulose Insulation
FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk warns that many of the 750 cellulose insulation makers may not know if their product is flammable or corrosive. He cites incidents in Birmingham and a college dorm, notes an FTC injunction against ATI Manufacturing for noncompliance, and cites a Denver case selling nonflammable claims. He stresses need for uniform federal standards and enforcement to prevent structural damage and homeowner risk.
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