Bigger isn’t better create a consumer protection agency
The editorial objects to a new federal Consumer Protection Agency requested by President Carter, arguing it would add costly bureaucracy. It notes 63,000 regulatory workers already exist, cites annual regulation costs over 100 billion dollars, and urges reducing or halting agency growth rather than adding another umbrella. Public opposition to expanding the bureaucracy is highlighted.
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Federal Office of Budget and Management
Congress
Washington
Carter
Consumer Protection Agency
Portugal seeks aid and talks with Carter over democracy
Four days before the anniversary of Portugal's elections, Premier Mario Soares plans to meet President Carter in Washington. With the Socialist Party winning about 35 percent, Portugal eyes economic aid to support its fragile democracy and absorb thousands of returnees from Angola and Mozambique as Western aid priorities.
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Africa
Mideast
Europe
India
Portugal
Socialist Party
Mario Soares
Carter
Washington
Com
Popular Democratic Party
Social Democratic Center
Soares
Angola
Mozambique
Letelier case figure Farnally cited under threat in U S intel notes
Intelligence sources warn Roberto Farnally head of fet veterans of the Bay Pigs 506 Brigade may face assassination amid Letelier case fallout. Predecessor Juan Jose Peruyero was killed in Miami last January after reportedly planning to talk to the FBI. Carballo denied involvement, but authorities question him. Footnotes discuss Cuban and Saudi sources, and a Senate probe urges drug war resources, noting billions in costs and thousands of deaths annually.
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U.S
Letelier
Roberto Farnally
Fet Veterans of the
Bay Pigs 506 Brigade
Juan Jose Peruyero
Miami
FBI
Telier
Carballo
Decriminalized Marijuana Debate Draws Fire in Long Beach
A Long Beach police sergeant argues decriminalization weakens marijuana controls, noting statewide arrests fell 11 000 after reforms shifted violations to citations. He warns fewer enforcement duties may boost use and strain police with new cases, urging prevention in schools.
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California
Oregon
Long Beach
Update on the Great Apricot Kernel Gang and Laetrile
A year later the author reports progress as federal courts challenge the FDA stance on Laetrile or amygdalin. Courts have ordered Lacrile access in some cases while FDA resists. Several states move to legalize. campaigns spread across many states, arguing freedom of choice against federal regulation.
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Food and Drug Administration
Beast
Mexico
FDA
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Federal Register
Luther Bohasion
Oushema City
Bobanon
Mark Gouget
York
Joseph Rizzo
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Michigan
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