Leahy backs GAO plan for congressional accountability
Senator Patrick Leahy urges a GAO designed process to regularly report how federal programs work in practice. A 1976 study by Washington University cites 65.5 billion dollars in annual federal regulatory costs borne by consumers, highlighting administrative and compliance expenses and their impact on the economy and private investment.
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General Accounting Office
Congress
Robert DeFina
Center For the Study of Business
Washington University
U.S
The Times Record Publication Details and Rates
The Times Record of Troy New York lists staff with H R Horwitz as president publisher Joseph A Cooley editor and William Rush VP general manager Frank H Dobisky managing editor. It provides subscription prices for local and out of town delivery by mail and routes, indicating annual and short term rates and extra charges.
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Albany
Rensselaer
Saratoga
Washington
New York State
Bennington County
Vermont
Jury selection and the need for reforms in the Third District
The article argues that jury as an institution reflects the people and democracy. It calls for broadening juror pools beyond voter lists and old 1950s name lists, urging the Appellate Division of the Third Judicial District to consider changes to jury rules to preserve integrity and representativeness.
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Sunday Record
Michael Connor
Law
Jon van Dyke
Third Judicial District
Alaska Echoes in Lamp Interview by Gov Hammond
Alaska Governor Jay Hammond, former Troy and Scotia resident, recalls moving north after WWII era heat in Texas. He says Alaska climate resembles the Adirondacks and grew up in upstate New York and Vermont.
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Gov. Jay
Hammond
Exxon Corp
Troy
Scotia
Texas
New York
Vermont
Alaskan
Russell's ribs By Mark Russell CIA to fire 820 spies over two years
The CIA will lay off 820 agents in two years under Director Stansfield Turner who aims to trim deadwood and revamp the agency. Congress reacts with concern while Turner offers early retirement or a cyanide capsule as satire. Unrest in South Africa echoes white rule in Washington.
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Stansfield Turner
Turner
Congress
Moscow
Kelly Girl
Pulse of the People Letter Policy Summary
Community letters publish names and addresses or withhold names on request. Short, tasteful messages preferred. Libelous or nonconforming letters will not be published. The policy reserves shortening rights and requires letters be suitable for public display.
Adoption Week Reflections Prompt Civil Calls for Better Coverage
An adoptive parent criticizes The Times Record for uneven Adoption Week coverage focusing on aesthetics and homeless animals. The letter urges daily stories and more photos to honor children and improve reporting next year.
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Mr. Reda
Times Record
Times
Troy
Tek-Hughes workers aid victim of near fatal Watervliet accident
Tek-Hughes Inc employees in Watervliet report a two weeks ago accident while a young man painted the exterior of the building. Though not co workers, they express compassion for his wife and four children and have contributed financially. They invite prayers and good wishes from readers as the man continues recovery.
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Tek - Hughes Inc
Watervliet
Tek - Hughes
Tek-Hughes
What’s Your Beef contestants sought for weekly letters
Readers may send up to thirty words signing as themselves to The Times Record in Troy New York for a weekly beef prize. Entries must be mailed to What’s Your Beef care of The Times Record.
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Care of the Times
Broadway
Troy
N.Y
Al Corbeil case sparks concern over reinstatement in Cohoes
A reader criticizes the court ordered reinstatement of Al Corbeil with back pay in the City of Cohoes Neighborhood Improvement Program. He claims he is silenced at work, cannot perform duties or take vacation, and endures a punitive, idle role despite the ruling.
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al Corbeil
City of
NIP
Settlement urged by Troy parents over school negotiations
Parents of Troy Public Schools urge rapid contract settlement to protect education quality. They call for preserving non mandated programs, stable class sizes, and frequent public updates while recognizing school board members are parents and advocates for all children.
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Troy
Carter's Camp David privacy underlines White House secrecy
APost report details President Carter's private use of Camp David for weekends and the push to keep guest lists secret. It notes Cyrus Vance briefings there, aides Powell Brzezinski and Moore at the hideaway, and tensions over openness amid policy talks and media speculation.
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Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Washington
Carter
Camp David
White House
Cyrus Vance
Judy Powell
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Frank Moore
Powell
Middle East
Cairo
State Department
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Stuart Eizenstat
Eizerstat
Eizenstat
Ruth Carter Stapleton
Larry Flynt
Billy
First Baptist Church of
Quotes On Politics And Public Life From Eight Remarks
The record collects remarks from officials and lawmakers on policy, personal risk, and industry, including John Rhodes on eight months of chaos, an Agriculture Department official on heating and food stamps, Rep. Gary Myers leaving Congress, Milton Shapp on a steel industry task force, FDA comment on Laetrile ruling, and Maxine Hulin on her son after a gas explosion.
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Milton Shapp
Pennsylvania
Food and Drug Administration
Jack Walden
Oklahoma City
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