Federal Spending May Reach New High in 1979 Budget
The White House signals could push 1979 federal spending past 500 billion for the first time, with deficits near 59 billion and tax cuts of 20 to 25 billion under consideration. Carter aims to keep total outlays under 500 billion while balancing the budget by 1981, amid cautious spending plans and defense authorizations around 124 to 125 billion.
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Ray Marshall
Patricia Harris
Housing and Urban Development
Marshall
Office of Management and Budget
Harris
Defense
Pentagon
Syrians Protest Against New Peace Movements
More than 500000 Syrians filled Damascus streets in rejection of the Israel Egypt peace drive. An Israeli spokesman said Begin and Carter share views on the peace content but Begin warns of limited U.S. backing. Damascus protesters call for no capitulation and oppose Sadat’s moves.
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Menahem Begin
Carter
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Syria
Anwar Sadat
Cairo
Abdul Rahman Khiefawi
Israel
Khiefawi
Egypt
Power Appeal May Affect This State Power Costs
An appeal to the federal Energy Regulatory Commission could cost Vermont and Pennsylvania consumers up to 213 million dollars over seven years. Connecticut Massachusetts and Ohio sought to reverse PASNY allocations of Niagara hydro power retained by Vermont and Pennsylvania.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
PASNY
Niagara
Ohio
New York Times
Social Security Faces Budget Strains Yet Avoids Immediate Bankruptcy
The disability insurance program narrowly escaped bankruptcy but remains in disarray. Higher taxes won’t cover projected costs, and an overloaded appeals process causes months of delay for jobless and ill claimants. Recovery rates fall as benefits rise with liberal rules and aging demographics.
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Washington
Donald I. Wortman
Congress
Heavy Rains Bring Flood Threat Across Pennsylvania
Heavy rains caused flooding and ice across much of Pennsylvania. Aston residents along Chester Creek evacuated as flood waters rose. Brandywine Creek expected to crest near twelve feet. Ice on interstates and roads forced warnings to drive only if necessary. power outages reported in Schuylkill County.
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Delaware County
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National Weather Service
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Delaware
New Castle County
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Warren County
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Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Schuylkill County
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Minersville
Tamaqua
Pennsylvania Power & Light Co
Weather outlook for Laurel Mountain area shows light showers and snow flurries
A weather brief notes a few showers or snow flurries Monday through Tuesday with highs in the mid 30s and a low near 30 Monday night. Variable winds under 12 mph. Precipitation chances are about 40 percent on Monday and Monday night.
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