Deficit feared in Carter energy plan after House actions
Washington officials warn that changes by House committees to President Carter’s national energy plan could widen deficits to 30 to 40 billion dollars through 1985. Exemptions from oil and gas taxes by the Ways and Means panel may slash revenues by nearly 35 billion, while expenditures rise from weatherization and aid programs.
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Tricentennial Time Capsule Sealed At National Archives
The National Bicentennial Tricentennial Time Capsule was sealed during an Independence Day ceremony at the National Archives. It carries items from 1776 to guide planners for the 1976 tricentennial, including the 7th Fleet flag, signatures of federal leaders, and state capsule details. Reynolds Metals provided the recyclable aluminum capsules designed for durability.
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Second class postal rates rise for nonprofits this Wednesday
Washington AP report notes second class publications, books and nonprofit mailings see an average 21 percent rate increase under a six-year plan to phase out taxpayer subsidies. Not all mail types are affected, with examples showing weekly newspapers rising from 1.57 to 6.8 cents per copy and books or records from 25 to 30 cents for the first pound.
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