Footloose congressmen travel in high style
Newhouse News Service reports that Congress often travels in luxury, citing a 16 day Italy trip led by Peter Rodino with 637.67 spent on control room supplies including liquor. The C-137 flew seven Italian cities at 101857 in air time plus 5507.67 in calls and restocking. Members, many Italian Americans, traveled with spouses while per diem and lodging costs were covered by the government.
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Congress
Newhouse
New Jersey
Peter Rodino
Italy
Gilbey
Rodino
Defense
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Navy
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Peru
Dino
Flouse Judiciary Committee
House Administration Committee
U.S
Panel studies $18 billion SS disability overhaul proposes uniform standards
Washington UPI A key House subcommittee works on a bill to overhaul the $18 billion Social Security disability program amid charges the Reagan administration cracks down on the handicapped. Chairman J J Pickle says aim is uniform standards and proof of medical improvement before delisting, with review of lower court rulings.
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UPI
House
Reagan
Social Security Subcommittee
J.J. Pickle
Texas
Pickle
Congress
Social Security
More changes in arms policy hinted
A Democratic ally of the MX program says President Reagan plans further shifts in U S proposals to the Soviet Union for arms reduction. Senator McClure and 33 others warn Reagan to study Soviet compliance, risking Senate ratification of any new treaty.
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Reagan
U.S
Soviet Union
Senate
Les Aspin
D-Wise
James McClure
R-Idaho
Aspin
State Department, Defense and Arms Control
McClure
United States
Charles H. Percy
R-Il
Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Clint Eastwood film linked to toddler shooting in Delaware
Police say a 13 year old will not face charges after a toddler, 3, was shot in the head while watching The Outlaw Josie Wales. The boy obtained a .22 pistol from his father’s room and fired at the child. the victim is in serious condition after surgery. Authorities believe the incident was accidental and linked to the movie’s influence.
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Wilmington Medical Center
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Eastwood
Barry Beck
Alder Bay
Northermsolders
Beck
Hammond
Bethany Medical Center
Wilmington Hospital
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