Bell backs abolishing LEAA to form crime fight institute
Attorney General Griffin recommended President Carter replace the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration with a national crime fighting institute. The plan would absorb the Bureau of Prisons affiliated institutes and shift grant rules. States would submit crime plans less frequently and reduce city paperwork for federal funds.
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Griffin
Carter
Law Enforcemnt ‘Assistance Administration
Justice Department
Cer Bell
Sub- Bell
LEAA
National Institute of Wre
IAA
Ional Institute of Corwaters
Bureau of Prisons
Bell
Welfare cash benefits schedule approved under Carter plan
Washington AP report says the House special welfare subcommittee backed a federal cash benefits schedule up to 4200 dollars for a four person family, with no debate after defeating limits to aged blind and disabled. The plan also includes proof of low income for only one month and states may supplement federal payments.
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Washington
House
Special Welfare Subcommittee
Carter
US proposes higher fuel economy for 1980 vehicles
The Department proposes 1980 model trucks vans and four wheel drives meet higher mpg standards to save billions of gallons. Joan Claybrook of NHTSA announced targets including 16.2 mpg for four wheel drive 19.2 mpg for two wheel drive in U S plants and 19.7 mpg and 16.6 mpg for captive imports. The plan sets average standards for 1980 models at 17.7 mpg overall and 20.5 mpg for two wheel drive.
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Washington
Transtion Department
Joan Claybrook
National’ Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.s-Owned
Seat belt use at 18.5 percent in national survey
The Transportation Department survey found only 18.5 percent of drivers buckled in across 15 cities from August 1976 to March 1977. Agency head Joan Claybrook called the finding discouraging and supported a mandate for passive restraint systems.
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Washington
Transportation Department
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Joan Claybrook
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