Carter faces tough fight over small saver proposal
President Carter seeks to raise ceilings on passbook accounts to market rates and legalize interest bearing checking accounts with variable rate mortgages. Critics warn removal could hurt savings and loan associations and mortgage funding while supporters say current rules cost savers billions. Representative Moorhead calls the plan difficult to enact and Representative Annunzio vows to study the package before taking a position.
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Frank Annunzio
D-Ill
House Banking Consumer Subcommittee
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Escapee Recovered In Shreveport
In Shreveport Louisiana a 10 foot alligator hidden in a ditch behind a home was captured after refusing a noose and retreating into brush. Authorities believe the reptile escaped from a nearby alligator farm following a Wednesday release.
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Michael Quarass
Game and Parks Commission
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