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Thermostat violations prompt probe delay in federal review
Washington AP reports 600 complaints allege buildings stay cooler than 78 degrees but no inspector has been dispatched. One month into the mandatory program only 10 states have agreed to aid in monitoring temperatures, with planned inspections in California New York and Illinois. President Carter ordered minimum 78 degree thermostats and 65 degree cooling limits. Separately the Energy Department cites possible oil company overcharges totaling up to 6 billion since 1973 though audits may reduce restitution. The hepatitis outbreak in New Bern NC has killed six of nine young patients amid illicit drug use and needle contamination, raising questions about a more lethal virus strain and possible co factors.
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