Energy Conferees Reach Early Energy Agreement
Washington talks yield initial accord on loans for furnace efficiency upgrades and penalties for violations. Disagreements linger on loan costs rate base treatment and solar heating subsidies as conferees plan $3 billion in subsidized loans and $2 billion in unsubsidized loans while awaiting future votes.
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Move to Reinstate B1 Bomber Program Defeated
The House narrowly defeated a bid to restore 1.4 billion for B1 bomber production as Speaker O Neill and Appropriations Chair Mahon rallied Democrats against the plan. The vote was 204 to 194 with Republicans backing production and Democrats opposing. Congress had already funded existing B1 work and earmarked 462 million to build two more bombers.
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Carter Featured in Howell Commercials for Governor Hope
Virginia Democratic candidate Henry Howell plans TV ads featuring President Carter to appeal to voters. Three of nine spots show Carter in Roanoke and other cities. spots cost about 25 thousand dollars to produce and air in major markets.
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Howell and Dalton clash over Virginia tax plans
Democratic candidate Henry Howell vows to close loopholes and avoid a general tax increase while arguing for higher taxes on the rich. Republican John Dalton counters that Howell’s plan would hit the middle class and contends many spending programs require new revenue and higher taxes.
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