Half a Trillion Dollars in 1979 Budget Explained
Editorial notes the 1979 federal budget near 498.6 billion and discusses the scale of government spending. Jay Van Andel compares a half trillion to wars, early U.S. expenditures, and entire small economies while urging citizens to act at the ballot box against rising deficits and rules.
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U.S. Office of Management, and
Jay van Andel
Amway Corp
Ada, Mich
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
United States
U.S
Belgium
Denmark
Greece
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
New Federal Bus Rules Set to Reshape Intercity Travel
Intercity bus travel remains vital for many Americans despite jet travel. The Interstate Commerce Commission enacts two-year rules affecting ticketing, schedules, baggage, and public notices, with emphasis on accessibility for disabled riders. Carriers must refund unused fares within 30 days and settle baggage claims in 60 days while improving information and boarding assistance. The rules exempt tour and charter services, with overall aim to boost service quality at minimal added cost.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
JCC
Naanal ‘Association of Motor Businers
Letters to the editor on abortion and regulation
A reader voices opposition to public funding of abortion, arguing against government payment and critiquing gendered assumptions. The letter then shifts to California regulation concerns, praising Governor Brown’s limits philosophy but urging clearer review criteria and less agency overlap. It closes with thanks to Congressmen Anderson and Hannaford for Capitol Classroom support.
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Brown
Ellme
Tam
California “Air Resources Board
ARB
South’ Coast
Coastal Commission
California
Public financing defeat fades Watergate memory in Congress
New York reports the death of public financing for Senate campaigns. Three votes approved it in 1974 and 1976, each time falling short. House opposition and a filibuster by Southern moderates killed the measure, signaling dim prospects for 1978 and 1980 reforms. Voter participation remains low due to registration barriers, with election day registration unlikely despite pressures. The bill faced flaws like high funding percentages and limited savings, while some saw benefits for minor parties and incumbents.
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New York
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Congress
Carter
Treasury
Howard Baker
Hugh Scalt
South
Federal Elections Commission
Wasteful Car Wash at Long Belch Gas Dept Draws Fire
A city budget cut sparks scrutiny as Long Belch plans reduce staff and reorganize. A field service rep spends about 20 hours weekly washing trucks at 1,278 monthly, while most trucks stay idle. The author argues the time would better service customers, noting up to 15 orders could be completed instead of cleaning unused vehicles.
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Long Belch
Gas Department
Parity for Women in Shapiro Letter Critique
A reader responds to Charlie Shapiro s July 23 letter In praise of women praising women s professional and political successes while noting concerns about some points raised He acknowledges agreeing with women s capabilities at home but challenges certain arguments and prompts further reflection on parity issues.
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Batter
Sayeed
Mr. Shapiro
Charlie Shapiro
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Press-Telegram
Man
Ave
Washington
White’ House
Long Beach
Glenn Anderson
Mark Hannaford
Capitol
Washington, D.C
Anderson
Hannaford
Ayburn House
Capitol Classroom
Ing
Javits, Case
Weicker
Heinz
Tom Wicker
Daniel H
Ridder
Samuel C. Cameron
Miles E. Sines
Bon Oh
David Levinson
Bent Resnik
Pine Ave
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