Controllable or Uncontrollable Federal Budget? A Critique
The piece argues that 468 billion dollars of next year’s federal outlays are labeled uncontrollable and thus untouchable. It questions entitlements like food stamps Medicaid and unemployment benefits and calls for political courage to reform open-ended social programs and curb inflation and deficits. The writer critiques Congress and the President for accepting the status quo and warns of worsening debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jammy Carter
Congress
Uncle Sam
Capitol Hill
Washington
America
Olympic boycott could backfire on Moscow and politics
The piece argues a U S boycott of the Moscow Olympics would hurt Soviet prestige and bolster Western protest, outlining Kremlin propaganda lines and Soviet responses. It notes Brezhnev era claims of Moscow’s showplace status, the vast audience goal, and the risk of a hollow victory without major rivals. It also mentions HEW policy shifts under Patricia Harris regarding congressional access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremlin
Annette Roush
Moscow
State Department
Communist Party
Brezhnev
Munich
Montreal
Tony Capaccio
United States
EPA gas mileage scare echoes across the nation
A reader cites Ward's Auto World alleging EPA fuel economy figures overstate national savings by up to a billion barrels daily. The author argues these tests mislead buyers, inflating fuel efficiency and undermining federal goals, urging independent testing by Consumer's Union to reveal real results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Ward
Auto World
Detroit
Society of Automotive Engineers
Department of Transportation
Congress
Uncle Sam
Consumer's Union
Washington
Disneyland East
Washington focus on hostage release plan outlined
Washington focus outlines a potential hostage release sequence involving an international tribunal for the former shah and the captive American diplomat, who would be moved to a neutral embassy under U.S. protection. The plan aims for a release without conditions, though Tehran’s uncertain regime poses risks to the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Tehran
United States
Carter’s defense buildup promises meet skeptical officials
Carter’s alerts on boosting defense to counter Soviet moves in Afghanistan are undercut by Congress, NATO allies, and the Kremlin who doubt his follow-through. The Caribbean Task Force remains a nonoperational talking point while the Rapid Deployment Force lacks funding and manpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
George McGovern
Edward Kennedy
United States
Russia
Afghanistan
State Department
Jimmy Carter
U.S
Kremlin
Caribbean
Potemkin
Persian Gulf
NATO
Europe
Carter
Edward M. Kennedy
Cuba
Marine Corps
Capitol Hill
Delbert Latta
Ohio
House Budget Committee
White House
Pentagon
OMB
Office of Management and Budget
James McIntyre
Navy
George Patton
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P.O
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Schwepfle
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Sun
Soviet Union
NEW Harrisment
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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FBI
Richard Nixon
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