Schools Charged With Misuse Of Indian Funds
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the Harvard Center for Law and Education charge state and local officials misused millions in federal funds for impoverished Indian students. The 162 page report cites widespread violations of Title I funds across eight states, with Indian children receiving inadequate resources and unequal treatment. The study urges stronger administration of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, enforcement of Title I, and better state monitoring to ensure funds reach Indian students.
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High Court Ponders D C Abortion Law
The Supreme Court debated Washington D C abortion law requiring necessary to preserve the mother's health. The case questions vagueness and what doctors may legally do, with other states’ similar statutes on deck. Milan Vuitch faces potential jail if the law is upheld.
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Proposals for Nixon environmental message touch taxes and controls
Washington AP report outlines ideas from the President's Council on Environmental Quality for the February message to Congress. A sulfur content tax, pesticide and toxic substance controls, and a permit system are considered, with pesticide and toxic proposals seen as strongest bets. The sulfur tax faces timing and earmarking hurdles and OMB opposition.
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