Disability pension fraud in federal system exposed
The Associated Press reports widespread abuses in the Civil Service disability retirement program costing about 15 billion dollars annually for 279000 retired workers. Examples include a totally disabled clerk running a jiu jitsu school while collecting a pension and another pensioner earning substantial wages while still drawing benefits. Fraud prosecutions are rare. reform calls urge closing loopholes and pursuing violators to curb taxpayer burden.
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Church Convention Attacks TV’s Decline of Morals
The United Church of Christ denounces television for degrading culture and exploiting sex and violence while rejecting government censorship. It urges self policing, parental responsibility, and education to curb distortions without harming free expression, noting viewers may resist lower taste programs.
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Carter's B-1 decision marks decisive budget restraint
President Carter chose not to fund the B-1 bomber, deeming it unnecessary for a viable deterrent given the cruise missile option. He warned liberals the decision does not free $24.8 billion for social programs and noted political pressures shaping defense choices.
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Supreme Court split on state aid for private schools
Opinion critiques Ohio 1975 law funding aid for nonpublic pupils, praising some programs while striking others. Argues equal protection and secular education should guide funds, not religion, urging uniform per pupil funding across public and nonpublic students.
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Diablo Canyon Hearing Yields No Resolution
A House Interior Subcommittee hearing on Diablo Canyon in San Luis Obispo County failed to resolve the plant’s fate amid California power shortages. PG and E officials defend safety while opponents urge full safety before operation. the process remains slow and unresolved.
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