Opinion on federal help for Chrysler in trouble
An editorial argues Washington should slow any rescue of Chrysler and weigh long term impacts. It notes Chrysler posted a near 261 million loss for the first half and seeks up to 1 billion in loans over two years while considering grants or tax relief. It urges broad policy fixes and cautions against setting a risky precedent.
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British Columbia
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Ohio
Michigan
Lorain County
Drunk driving hypocrisy and British Columbia lessons
Editorial questions whether roadblocks and breath tests infringe rights while comparing BC measures that slashed drunk driving deaths. The piece argues hypocrisy, noting citizens deny personal drinking issues yet demand safety, and warns against ignoring alcohol's role in fatalities.
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Ohio
British Columbia
Rosalynn Carter Influences Policy And Campaign Strategy
The piece defends Rosalynn Carter against criticism, noting her active role at Camp David, fundraising, and travel to explain President Carter’s aims. It argues the President makes decisions, cites praise from political figures, and highlights concern from Black leaders over 1980 support while stressing the importance of black votes to Carter’s electoral chances.
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National Urban League
League
Chicago
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Sen
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South
Car designers push fed role in fuel efficient cars
Washington reports on President Carter seeking details of rumored 84 mpg diesel cars and finds exaggerated claims. EPA confirms a 52.4 mpg city 65 mpg highway model by Volkswagen via a turbo diesel Rabit, while independent tinkerers have achieved 50 mpg with Detroit parts. Critics say Detroit clings to gas guzzlers, resisting small builders and stricter fuel economy standards.
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Jimmy Carter
Detroit
James Schlesinger
Will Rogers
Schlesinger
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EPA
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Iran
Carter
Brock Adams
Adams
Federal workers split on joining Social Security system
Washington reacts to the push to bring federal, state, and local employees into Social Security. Federal workers, now with a 7 percent payroll deduction and pensions averaging $634 monthly, resist merger, arguing their current plan offers a better deal while critics warn Social Security could run short by 2028. Rep Derwinski calls Carter policy a bailout tactic for Social Security. The debate centers on equity, choice, and financial prospects for the two systems.
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Edward Derwinski
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Civil Service Retirement Fund
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