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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1977
Page
9
A 1975 based study shows pathologists radiologists and anesthesiologists earn more under percentage pay than salaries. Public Citizens Health Research Group says taxpayers overpay by as much as 215 million yearly. A move to salary pay aims to curb rising hospital costs and restrict Medicare Medicaid charges.
After Labor Day the AP observes a rush to finish tasks from summer and the return of politics and sports. Fed consumer credit and big banks loom, with 7.25 percent prime at United Jersey Bank hinting at tighter money. Some savers plan off season getaways at discount rates.
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Washington article notes House members will disclose office account finances for first time but predicts few big revelations. It outlines past abuses used for newsletters, travel, clubs, liquor, and personal expenses, with the Senate already requiring disclosure since 1968 and a lengthy regulatory process ending in 1976. The piece says mandatory reporting begins, yet public records cover only post regulation activity, and critics urge accountability.
Washington insiders accuse Senator Howard Baker and fellow Republicans of using a national defense survey to raise funds for the party. About $250,000 in contributions were routed to GOP senators, while thousands of surveys were discarded. Officials deny wrongdoing, citing a processing error and miscommunications in the mailing. Also notes long waits and denials in Social Security benefits, highlighting widespread agency frustrations and specific cases like Dorothy and Joe Lopez.
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