Lear accuses U.S. of wasting millions on existing engine
Inventor William P. Lear charges Congress that the government spends millions to develop a low-pollution engine his firm has already perfected. He says agencies discard his vapor engine and favor costly programs, citing bids and contract awards in a broad attack on pollution efforts and procurement practices.
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Lear
U.S
Washington
UPI
William P. Lear
Congress
Saids
AMA
Environmental Health Service
Steam Engineems Inc
Newton, Mass
Richard Morse
David Ragave
Airjet Nuclear Systems Co
Sacramento
Calif
Transportation Department
Newton
Mass
DOT
Environmental Protection Agency
Dallas
California State Assembly
Railpax Eyes Central Valley Addition With State Help
One of Railpax Transportation System eight incorporators said Monday a potential expansion to the Central Valley could occur if the state provides assistance. The remark came during discussions on advancing the new rail service in San Francisco.
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Railpax
Central Valley
San Francisco
UPT
Railpax Transportation Syste
California Valley
Washington Cone
Catherine Bedell
Stockton
Fresno
Ruipax
Assembly approves bill to limit Embarcadero height to 200 feet
The California Assembly voted 30 to 0 to restrict construction along the San Francisco Embarcadero. Assemblyman John Burton's measure would bar any building above 200 feet in the Embarcadero area, replacing the existing 175 foot limit in parts. The bill targets land transferred to the San Francisco Harbor Commission three years ago.
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Sacramento
Assembly
Senate
San Francisco Embarcadero
John Burston
D-San Francisco
Embarcadero Area
Embarcadero
Burton
San Francisco
Iarbor Commission
Senate approves CHP overtime pay bill in California
The Senate Finance Committee backed a bill granting about 5 000 California Highway Patrol patrolmen time and a half for road overtime, at an estimated cost of 2.7 million dollars. A separate double pay for 11 state holidays was removed. The State Personnel Board opposed the measure citing loss of board jurisdiction but supported another bill mandating overtime pay.
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Sacramento
Senate
California Highway Patrol
Sen
Donald Grunsky
Watsonville
Board
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Bank of America Home Improvement
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