States seek control of rising health care costs seminar
Editorial notes state and federal funds fuel Medi Cal costs and cites NCSL seminar in Denver to study hospital cost controls. It applauds rate setting in eight states and warns ceilings without cost limits threaten hospital solvency and access. calls for reduced red tape and closer legislative attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Medi-Cal
National Conference of State Legislatures
Denver
Richard Merritt
NCSL
Washington, D.C
California
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Oregon
Rhode Island
Washington
Council of State
National Science Foundation
Maryland
State Hospital Commission
Royal Tour Highlights Prince Charles and Family
The British royal family are cited as major global ambassadors, with Prince Charles set for a 12 day 13 city tour ending in Sacramento. He plans a casual lunch with Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr., with a bean sprout sandwich joked as the meal. The piece notes Washington visit was avoided on prior US trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Philip
United States
Charles
Sacramento
Prince
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Panama to gain billions from new canal treaties study shows
Don Bohning outlines estimated Panama gains under the new canal treaties including direct cash payments of about 1.8 to 2.26 billion by 2000 plus up to 200 million in Export-Import Bank credits and 75 million in housing guarantees. He notes critics warn of windfalls while proponents compare aid against global base payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
U.S
United States
Agency For International Development
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
National Development Corporation
Washington
Nicolas Ardito Barletya
Barletta
Senate
Robert Dole
Kansas
Dole
Willie
Ernest Hollings
Hollings
Sil Hollings
Spain
Greece
Turkey
Philippines
Panama Canal
Hemisphere
Inter-American Development Bank
World Bank
Parana
Peter J. Murphy
Statf
Defense
House Appropriations Committee
ESA
Murphy
The Power Behind the Scenes in Congress
Rep Norman D Dicks reflects on leaving aide work to join the 5th Congress as staff influence grows on Capitol Hill. The piece notes aides draft legislation, select issues, and sway votes, with salaries around 40000 a year for top aides. President Carter and Sen Hatfield discuss staff-driven decision making in defense and energy policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Norman D. Dicks
Wash
Warren G. Magnuson
Senate
Taany
Capitol Hill
Apn Beri Lance
House
Sen
Mark Hatfield
Rore
Hatfield
Ari Weiss
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
Kenneth Gray
Adlai E. Stevenson
D H
Carter
White House
John Brademas
Indiana
Shrinking schools prompt debate over closures and costs
Editorial notes that declining birth rates reduce K-8 enrollment from a 1969 peak of 7 million, with projections near 31 million by 1985. Schools face closures and deficits as districts cut nonessential programs and resist tax hikes, while teachers retain jobs and costs rise due to Social Security and retirement obligations.
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National Center For Education Statistics
Toledo
Ohio
U.S. News & World Report
Bill Peterson
Washington Post
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U.S. Dept. OF Agriculture
Irem
Angeles
L.A. Harbor
Japan
The
Globe
Prince Charles
Princess Anne
Washington, D. C
Independent Press-Telegram
Genie H. Ridder
Samuel
Cameron
Pine Ave
Don Bohning
Knight News Service
David Gum- Pert
Wall Street Journal
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