New tax law lowers rates and expands standard deduction
The measure broadens the standard deduction to 2200 for singles and heads of household and 4200 for joint filers, boosting the share of taxpayers using it to 77 percent. It funds a Pagé credit up to 400 a year for many poor workers, phases in retroactive effects, and adds a 2.5 billion annual jobs credit for 1977 and 1978 with extra support for the handicapped and WIN work programs.
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Hills
WIN
Carter energy plan seen not being sold
Washington AP report on President Carter's energy program facing strong congressional opposition. House Ways and Means Chairman Ullman cites lack of urgency and public awareness as hearings begin on the tax aspects. Praised by officials for a potential gasoline tax trigger but debated over its impact on car sales and consumer behavior.
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Washington
Carter
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House
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al Ullman
Ore
Coens
Ullman
Charles J. Schultze
Council of Economic Advisers
U.S
Schultze
Julius L. Katz
United States
Katz
Death penalty bill wins phase one in California Assembly
The California Assembly approved phase one of a death penalty bill after intense debate. Assemblyman Henry J. Mello of Watsonville abstained at first but then supported the measure, saying it could prevent a broader, worse initiative. The bill allows death sentences for killings under 12 specified circumstances and permits consideration of mitigating factors. It now goes to the Senate for minor amendments before possible action Thursday.
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Henry J. Mello
Watsonville
Assembly
Supreme Court
California
Mello Rose
McAlister
William H. Dannemeyer
Fullerton
John Vasconcellos
D-San Jose
Heukmejian
California Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Senate
Deukmejian
Roll call vote tallies report across party lines
A roll call lists 31 members in favor with names such as Antonovich Annett Bannal Chappie Cine Collier Graven Dantemeyer Duffy Ellis Hall et al. The opposition shows two votes against including Amew Krox. The record reflects division among numerous legislators and a decisive tally.
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Ciagmedal
Chindeler Codorg
Eat ‘Hacon
Chel
Chimbale
Cordova
Culfon
Egeland
Fenton
Gargin
Greene
Gualeo
Naalls
Lehmian
Leekyer
Man
Masked Man Triggers LA Post Office Siege
A 25 year old Monrovia motorcyclist, George Ricks, wearing a ski mask to collect a registered letter, triggered a police alert at a Los Angeles post office. Officers surrounded the building, helicopters hovered, and after a tense stand off he surrendered and was cited for possessing a small amount of marijuana. He will attempt to claim his letter later today.
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Monrovia
Los Angeles
Sam
Ricks
Carter pushes inflation fight at Los Angeles parley
President Carter outlines a three year plan to cut unemployment below five percent by 1981 and shave two percentage points from inflation by 1979 while urging cooperation with business and labor. He pressed auto workers on energy conservation and air pollution, urged competitive U S car design with foreign makers, and warned against trade barriers while acknowledging honest policy differences.
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Carter
America
NATO Leaders Agree on Higher Defense Spending Target
United States and allied defense secretaries proposed a higher annual defense spending rise, margin varies by country, aiming to pressure the Soviet Union to curb its buildup. West German minister Georg Leber cautioned the figure is not fixed and may vary. The pact includes short and long term aims Brown outlined.
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Whassels
Belgium
United States
North Atlantic
Georg Leber
Soviet Union
Brown
Israelis vote in general election amid Labor challenge
Israelis voted in a general election with Labor led by Acting Prime Minister Shimon Peres under pressure from corruption scandals. Likud bloc led by Menahem Begin ran neck and neck as public holiday crowds enjoyed a carnival atmosphere and polls suggested a dramatic shift in seats, potentially shaping coalition prospects and future Middle East peace efforts.
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Israel
Labor Party
Shimon Peres
Menahem Begin
Likud
Labor
Peres
Middle East
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