Superfund stalemate in Congress threatens deadline
Lawmakers show pessimism as they race to renew the Superfund toxic cleanup law before the September 30 expiry. The House returns from recess with limited days to craft a bill, while the Senate plans a later return, risking loss of the petroleum tax funding that underpins 90 percent of the $1.6 billion five year budget. A GAO report notes 1963-1983 scrutiny shifts at Newport News Shipyard, with potential conspiracy indictments once considered by prosecutors.
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Federal health insurance costs to fall for workers
Director Constance Horner of the Office of Personnel Management says health insurance premiums under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will drop about six percent next year. The agreement with providers lowers rates for most federal workers and reduces taxpayer contributions, with nearly a dozen companies offering rebates.
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Reagan tax plan trims child care credit and retirement break
The Reagan administration abandons expanding the child care tax credit for upper income earners while seeking to repeal a retirement plan tax break used by about 20 million. Treasury Secretary Baker proposes small changes to inventory taxation to save the government money, in letters to congressional tax committees. The shifts aim to reduce cost while addressing criticism of fairness in the plan.
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Pay equity bill faces conservative bid to bury study
Conservative lawmakers vow numerous amendments to stymie a House measure that would study whether women in federal jobs are paid less. Lead sponsor Rep. Mary Rose Oakar says the bill probes a wage classification system not reviewed since 1923, while opponents call it a step toward broader, artificial valuation of all jobs.
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U S Vietnam MIA talks termed productive but unresolved
State Department spokesman says Hanoi discussions led by Richard Childress and Vo Dong Giang were very productive. About 2,484 Americans remain unaccounted for in Southeast Asia, with most believed killed in Vietnam. No prisoners are believed alive. Both sides offered a two year plan with common elements.
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Pentagon plans cancellation of new Air Force trainer program
The Defense Department considers scrapping the 3.5 billion T-46X trainer to cut costs. The Farmingdale Fairchild Republic plant, home to 3,600 workers, could close if the contract is scrapped, though Fairchild officials remain hopeful the Air Force will reverse the decision.
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Navy tests surge of attack submarines to deter Soviets
Navy officials told Congress that a readiness exercise pushed 44 Atlantic based attack subs to high alert and surged them to sea within 24 hours armed with torpedoes and Harpoon missiles. Adm James D Watkins said surge deters the Soviet Union as the defense subcommittee released an edited transcript of March testimony.
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FBI halted Presser from firing union ghost workers
FBI officials disclosed that agents repeatedly rejected President Jackie Presser’s requests to dismiss union workers paid but not working. Presser sought removal of Cleveland local staff but FBI, using him as an informant, kept them on payroll to gather information. Officials warn the case may involve misuse of union funds and potential embezzlement.
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AFL-CIO and UMW Near Affiliation Move
AFL-CIO and United Mine Workers show signs of closening ties with UMW President Richard Trumka slated to address the AFL-CIO biennial convention in pran eim California at month end. Trumka says relations have improved and a decision on affiliation will come as members and officers deem it right.
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Schools reopen across Central New York school boards
Schools reopen as the Action Plan drives reforms in ninth grade curricula with added math science and foreign language study. Districts recruit new teachers for retirements while many schools advertise for special education staff. after school and child care programs expand for working parents.
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Teacher strikes idle 525000 students nationwide
The Associated Press reports more than 525000 students in four states were kept from class by teacher strikes, including 430000 in Chicago. Rhode Island districts would add over 12000 students to streets as labor action continued. Governor Thompson intervened in Chicago, urging a two year contract while unions pressed for higher raises.
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