Coalition forms to fight home improvement fraud
A broad coalition backs a stronger fraud law aiming to drive suspected offenders out of town. Arizona’s 20 year prison term and $20,000 fine for knowingly obtaining property by false pretenses contrast with prior misdemeanor fines. Data show hundreds of contractor complaints in Tucson, with unlicensed operators most often involved. Local officials urge vigorous enforcement and public reporting to curb the practice.
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State Registrar of Contractors Office
Tucson
Julian McClure
McClure
Registrar of Contractors Office
James M. Howard
Carter Urges Sacrifice as Energy Plans Unfold
President Carter promises a lean government with top staff cuts and a ceiling on federal agency employment after signing the Emergency Natural Gas Act. He plans a Department of Energy and an April energy program, seeks Congress approval to reorganize, and pledges continued human rights advocacy while stressing voluntary conservation as the key policy. In Frankfurt, a commuter train hit tank cars of heating oil, killing three and wounding 12.
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Carter
Department of Energy
White House
Washington
Frankfurt
West Germany
Po- Site
Carter rebate plan faces Congress as weather costs loom
Washington AP report shows winter weather will add 139 per household to fuel bills this winter. Treasury Secretary Blumenthal questions need to raise rebates while Sen. Humphrey cites a 8.4 billion fuel-cost impact and possible wage losses. Carter defends the plan as balanced and promising future gains.
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Carter
Congress
Humphrey
Library of Congress
Schultze
Special Administration
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Penny’s
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Bankamericard
American Express
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W. Michael Blumenthal
House Banking Committee
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Hubert Humphrey
Charles Schultze
President’s Council of Economic Advisors
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