Tax hike eyed to trim 1983 deficit says economist
Washington top Senate Budget Committee economist Peter Davis predicts a tax increase this year, likely a Social Security payroll rise from 6.7 to 7.65 percent by 1990. He cites 1984 deficits near $220 billion and warns against straightline projections to $280 billion, noting Congress would act to prevent that.
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Warsaw Pact proposes non aggression pact with NATO summit
At Prague summit the seven Warsaw Pact nations unanimously backed a non aggression pact with NATO to preserve peace in Europe. Details to follow. official Czech media said the pact could include unconditional nuclear disarmament talks and dissolution of the alliance if NATO ends the Western alliance. The proposal will be sent to the United Nations. Yuri Andropov chaired the final session, which lasted under two hours with unanimous approval.
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Union fights to save steel plant jobs at Lackawanna
Union officials vow to cut costs and keep Bethlehem Steel’s Lackawanna plant viable to avert the permanent loss of 7,300 jobs. Local 2604 president Thomas Cervola says they will meet repeatedly to persuade the company board to maintain local operations and reduce production costs.
New York Lotto Jackpot Cap Raised by State
Lotto Director John D. Quinn announced lifting the cap on the Lotto jackpot, allowing gains to rise with sales. This week a single winner takes 7.5 million paid over 20 years. multiple winners split the pot. Odds of any prize are one in a hundred. other weekly prizes remain unchanged.
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Federal courts drop large legal pads for smaller sheets
In Washington the Judicial Conference approved a ban on oversized legal pads, effective now nationwide, shifting courts to smaller 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper after a Records Managers and Administrators Association campaign. In Illinois a Christmas glove gift contained a grandmother’s ring, leading to a discovery chain when the gift was gifted and later returned.
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Lot of tears shed layoff notices at hospital.
The hospital announced large rounds of layoffs affecting about 500 union and nonunion workers, with 58 SEIU members among the targeted staff. Nursing and support positions face reductions as administration shifts tasks, raises concerns over patient care and long-term service quality amid mandatory transfers and bump-down options.
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C-IM layoffs explained and Medicare impact
C-IM faces state penalties and deficits due to inadequate New York reimbursements for third party patients including Medicaid Medicare and Blue Cross. Hospital costs average 371 per day with Medicare at 355 and Medicaid at 290. Neonatal care and other high cost services drive losses. state administration changes and Lombardi claims aim to stabilize funding with a $300 million Medicare waiver.
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Cuomo Unveils Broad Agenda For State Reform And Housing
Governor proposes 1.25 billion to rebuild infrastructure agencies handling single and multi family housing. He aims energy policy on conservation, revamps sentencing, opposes death penalty, and favors life without parole for some murderers. Plots trooper study, civil redeployment, juror reform, 1000 prison beds yearly, expanded crime victims programs, homeless aid, 6000 permanent housing units via 50 million in bonds, and public financing for campaigns with uniform voting hours.
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Weather and death toll rise from cold across regions
Bitter cold turned New England firefighters into ice statues while a Pacific storm hampered a Washington plane search. Ten weather related deaths in three days span Texas New Mexico Idaho Oregon Mississippi. Caribou Maine hit 11 below zero before rising to two as Augusta fire crews faced dripping icicles. The Great Lakes area saw milder temps near forty with upper Midwest gusts. Record highs and lows noted with high humidity readings in the evening and morning. Snowfall totals stand at 14.9 inches.
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