County bid controversy raises questions on hospital computer system
The Maricopa County supervisors faced scrutiny after approving a 5.7 to 6.2 million bid for a hospital computer system while an alternative offering similar capacity for about 1.28 million was reportedly not presented to all supervisors. Call for a full investigation into bid awarding and county hospital spending, including questions about 90 new psychiatric beds and overall budget discipline.
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Maricopa County General Hospital
Concorde landings sparks U S debate over limits
The article critiques England and France seeking limited Concorde landings in the United States, labeling their stance as juvenile on an international scale. It recalls environmental concerns that led to cancellation of a supersonic U S plane and warns that flight numbers may rise beyond six daily flights.
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England
France
United States
Malpractice Insurance Costs Stated by Reader in Scottsdale
Edward Conklin Jr of Scottsdale argues that insurers have inflated malpractice cost concerns and calls for transparent data on total malpractice claim costs versus premium income for Arizona insurers over recent years before any reform. He urges publishing the premium to cost relationship for doctors and hospitals.
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Arizona
Automobile and Casualty
Edward Conklin JR
Scottsdale
Bus riders call for balance in transit funding
Community editor urges action on a bus service crisis noting potential fare increases and subsidies. The piece emphasizes the city council must balance service and cost to prevent economic and social harm and asks households and workers to respond with letters or cards to advocate for subsidies.
Bricklin's receiver ship marks ironic setback for innovation
Greg Williams notes the irony of Sir Malcolm Bricklin entering receivership for a value far below GM's annual research spend while Bricklin built a more advanced car than likely seen from the Big Three for a decade.
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Malcolm Bricklin
Bricklin
Progress letter guideline note
The notice states that the Progress will withhold writer names if needed but letters sent must include a signature and a verifiable telephone number for staff confirmation. It emphasizes ensuring identify verification before publication.
Governors push federal takeover of welfare programs
An op-ed-style critique argues against New Jersey New York Wisconsin and Pennsylvania seeking a federal takeover of state local welfare costs. It notes federal deficits warns states should reform themselves by cutting benefits tightening eligibility or raising taxes. It highlights New York reforms to reduce Medicaid AFDC payments and improve administration, urging Carey to act locally.
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Washington
Brendan ‘Byrne
New Jersey
Hugh Carey
New York
Patrick Lucey
Wisconsin
Milton Shapp
Pennsylvania
Sam
New York State
Carey
Commission
Gov. Carey
William Smith II
Welfare, Reform Commission
Is nuclear power essential for America’s energy future
The article questions whether expanding nuclear plants from 56 to 200 by 1985 is necessary and urges public debate. It notes critics propose conservation, coal, solar, wind, and tidal options, while FEAs study weighs environmental and economic impacts of a nuclear moratorium in California.
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Washington
United States
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
Energy Research and Development Administration
California
Harvard Business School- Mit
Federation of American Scientists
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