Congress May Restore Oversight Over Federal Regulations
A House committee has approved a bill giving Congress power to veto or revise agency regulations. The measure would allow either chamber to override rules and require simple resolutions for reconsideration, with discharge petitions enabling quick releases from committees. Opponents fear eroding separation of powers between Congress and the bureaucracy. Proponents say the bill reasserts elected lawmakers’ policy limits on administrative action.
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Bafalis Aide Announces Local Office Hours
U S Rep Skip Bafalis announces district aide Mac McCharen Jr will hold office hours at the South County Courthouse Annex on May 10 and May 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Florida's 10th District.
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Skip" Bafalis
Florida
Mac" McCharen, Jr
South County
How free is free city residents ask
To the Editor Venice resident questions whether garbage collection should be free when funded by taxes. He argues against new fees and tax shifts, urges honesty about revenue, and suggests alternatives like charging for excess collection, taxing exempt customers, and regional waste processing to avoid landfilling resources.
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Fp&l
C. B. McDuffee
Reagan gains in Texas fuel Ford challenge in 1976 race
Louis Sinclair argues Reagan's Texas landslide reshapes the Republican contest and pressures Ford. He notes Reagan's mature stance and willingness to attack Watergate while Ford struggles with economy and veto politics, predicting a Carter or Reagan outcome depending on nomination dynamics.
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Louis Sinclair
Venice
Venice Beach Lifesaving Efforts After Fatal Stroke
Mina Dilks praises bystanders and the Venice lifeguard John Bloodsworth for helping Esther White after she became unconscious in the water on April 27. Despite lifesaving efforts, White died on April 28 from a massive stroke. gratitude is extended to a kind stranger who drove the author home.
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Venice Public Beach
Esther White
John Bloodsworth
Reader Letter on Mrs Money's Visit to Red China
A reader comments on Dorothy Lippstrever's Gondolier piece about Mrs Money's visit to Red China and finds it thought provoking. The letter supports engaging readers with international topics and reflects on the article's insights.
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Dorothy Lippstrever
Mrs. Money
Red China
Gondolier
Venice Taxpayers Urge Wait for Tax Roll Before Fee Vote
The Venice City Council hears cautions from Mayor Case and Council President Freeman on a possible garbage collection tax. The taxpayers group urges awaiting the county property appraiser summary and certified millage to gauge total ad valorem revenues before any nuisance tax decision. They warn against naming disguises for taxes and emphasize careful budgeting.
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Venice Taxpayers League, Inc
Englewood Area Community Service thanks supporters
The Englewood Area Community Service announces appreciation for the 1976 fund drive support from Englewood and surrounding areas. Although the goal was nearly reached, the drive underscored the community’s vitality and unity during the Bicentennial Year, as stated by ERNEST M. RICHTER, president.
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Englewood
Ernest M. Richter
Englewood Area Community Service, Inc
Resident Suggests Art for Venice Firehouse Door
A letter to the Venice authorities proposes painting a reclining nude on the closed door of the new South Harbor Drive firehouse to beautify the city for its Bicentennial. The writer, H. Saunders, imagines a Michelangelo quality artwork as a bold civic improvement.
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South Harbor Drive
Michelangelo
Gentel rate hike prompts thanks due, says Venice reader
A Venice Gardens reader questions Gentel’s rate increase, arguing the General Telephone Company deserves thanks for growing revenue via more subscribers yet now imposes higher charges on customers. The letter implies public frustration over marked price hikes.
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Harry Northrop
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