Carter misled over welfare reform cost figures
A White House account says President Carter was told welfare reform would cost only 2.8 billion but the figure grew to 8.8 billion in the budget and later to 17.4 billion by the CBO with estimates reaching around 28 billion. Subordinates allegedly misled him to secure initial approval and he could not admit the deception.
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Charles Peters
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Congressional Budget Office
Carter
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
White House
The
Washington Monthly
Ains
Viewpoint on budget fraud and calls for presidential reform
The piece argues the budget was gerrymandered to hide true costs, naming Califano and Carp as key figures, and notes Woolsey’s reluctance to whistleblow. It warns that underreporting welfare reform costs could mislead Carter and push toward national bankruptcy, urging radical reform and direct public explanation of hard choices.
Sunbelt rise debated as Northern power shifts contested
The piece argues the sunbelt's growth from Southern and Southwestern industries does not unite the region politically or culturally. It cites Chicago Mayor Bilandic blaming federal policy for Midwestern drain while noting Southern gains may be temporary as unions grow and Northern programs expand. It concludes Northern states still hold political and economic leverage in Congress and elections.
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Sunbelt
South
Southwest
Florida
California
New Mexico
Georgia
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Chicago
Michael Bilandic
Mid-America
Bilandic
Midwest
Northeast
North
Congress
Jimmy Carter
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Carter mirrors Ford in foreign policy Carter's stance mirrors Ford on Middle East arms and China moves
Carter's foreign policy closely resembles Ford's with arms sales to the Middle East and pressure on Turkey. He moves cautiously on China normalization, critiques limits on Africa action, and touts human rights while adapting to evolving global realities. The Panama Canal treaty remains his signature victory.
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Carter
Ford
Tweediedum
Tweedledee
Middle East
Congress
Turkey
Soviet Union
China
Africa
Accountant sues waitress over alleged broken date
An accountant claims a waitress owes him 38 for damages from a date that went awry. He says he spent two hours and drove 100 miles, billing at 8.50 per hour and 0.17 per mile, plus 4 in court fees. The case highlights a combative dispute over compensation.
Small Business Week irony masks a distressing reality
The Carter administration designated the first week of May as Small Business Week 1978, yet critics argue the federal government mostly harms small firms through taxes, red tape, and licensing. The Senate Small Business Committee notes major burdens on 14 million firms that employ the majority of private workers and drive half of innovation, contributing to consolidation as top firms gain assets. Between 1940 and 1954 dozens of firms vanished yearly, while big corporations expand their share.
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Martha Angle
Robert Walters
Enterprise Assn
Washington
Carter
America
U.S
Senate
Small Business Committee
Small businesses face rising bankruptcies and mergers
Editors note outlines pressure on small firms as profits shrink and mergers rise. It cites 1970s trends with over 2,000 annual takeovers by large companies, 35,000 bankruptcies in 1976, and a high failure rate for new ventures within two years, signaling broader economic strain.
Undermining faith in law will destroy the Constitution
Marion D. Andrews argues against President Carter’s critique of lawyers and litigation. He defends law as originating in the legislature and interpreted by courts, noting corruption exists but praising lawyers and judges who serve the common man. He warns undermining faith in advocates of law will endanger the Constitution.
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Southern Illinoisan
United States
Carter
Congress
White House
Marion D. Andrews
Pastor thanks helpers for Bethel Temple start in Carbondale
Alberta Luckett pastor of Bethel Temple Apostolic Church thanks supporters who assisted in starting the new church in Carbondale. She lists Hugh Shelnut Robert E Feigenbaum Barry Holbrook Andy Ross Bishop Jettie Taylor clerk Margaret Jamison chairman Richard Jamison and Jackson County officials for their help.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Alberta Luckett
Bethel Temple Apostolic Church of Carbondale
Hugh Shelnut
Robert E. Feigenbaum
Barry D. Holbrook
Andy Ross
Jettie Taylor
Margaret Jamison
Richard Jamison
Jackson County
Small business groups push for tax relief and access
After Carter agreed to a White House conference on small business, officials meet with nine major groups as 698 new stock issues under five million dollars each mark a slow year. Nelson seeks amendments to boost tax relief while small firms face Social Security tax hikes and higher minimum wage.
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Gaylord Nelson
Senate
Small Business Committee
Carter
White House
James D
Mike O’ McKevitt
National Federation of Independent Businessmen
McKevitt
Senate Committee
Nelson
Waite House
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Newslems
Ilinois
Lindsay-Schaub
John C. Gardner
William B. Cox Jr
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