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The drive to reduce waste, fraud and abuse within the federal government has turned up disclosures that Social Security benefits have been sent to many “deceased recipients.” This has prompted social security to redouble its efforts to keep records current, but it also puts a finger on another problem: Lack of moral responsibility on the… Continue reading Sociul Security Tightening

It’s hard to argue with a suggestion made in Congress the other day by Elliot H. Levitas. Democratic congressman from Georgia. who thinks budget cuts should begin at the top with President Reagan’s White House fund request. Indeed, the suggestion should be extended to include Congress. starting with repeal of the special tax break solons… Continue reading Tux Cuts Should Sturt ut Top

Charges surface from time to time that millions of taxpayer dollars are being wasted through unnecessary or extravagant travel. Government at all levels needs to keep a handle on official travel. Vigilance is especially vital at federal level because of the countless bureaus and difficult task of coordination, Recently the General Accounting Office has cited… Continue reading Millions Wasted an Travel

Current federal government inadequacies and the monumental demands that will face the nation in the years ahead require new and innovative approaches. That’s why creation of a .”new Hoover commission,” as proposed in legislation which has cleared the Senate, makes sense, Recommended by William Roth, R-De . and Thomas Eagleton, D-Moi in the Senate and… Continue reading Let’s Streamline the Economy

Momentum for making Puerto Rico the 51st American state has been up and down but the issue continues to be active. The 3.400-squaremile West lndies island has been a United States possession since 1898 and a selfgoveming commonwealth of Uncle Sam since 1952 with three non-voting delegates to the House of Representatives. Puerto Rico’s population… Continue reading Puerto Rico Stotehoocl Still Issue

Are Congress and the administration sufficiently concemed about the continuing problems of the domestic steel ind-ustry and the task of enforcing fair trade laws which affect it? Currently. according to Rep. Doug Walgren, DPar, 116,000 steelworkers are unemployed nationwide, with 91,000 on indefinite layoff and 25,000 working less than a full work week. Locally 1,500… Continue reading S teelworkers Need U.S. Help

“Let’s forget about party politics and take a look at how our country got into this fix and what we can do to get her out of it.” President Reagan made this statement in his address to the nation on the economy-and as you listen to campaign rhetoric from both sides you realize his idea… Continue reading Parties Are Both to Blume

Arbitration, which dates back to ancient Rome as a technique for settling disputes, is being advocated as a widening alternative to “going to court” in certain non-criminal cases. Use of professional arbitrators, Chief Justice Warren E. Burger told 2,000 business leaders at the U. S. Chamber of Commerce’s recent 70th annual meeting, “will not supplant… Continue reading Arloitrotion Could Empty Courts

Afghanistan Day, to be observed March 21, will be a good opportunity for the world community to express support of the people of tiny Afghanistan who are waging a valiant fight against Soviet oppression. Appropriately, the observance coincides with the date when the Afghan peo ple traditionally observe the beginning of their new year. The… Continue reading Afghanistan Needs Our Support

We take a lot of pride in the beauty of Utah Valley’s neighborhoods, and justifiably so. But drive through the cities, and you’ll find evidence of “summer doldrums” in many areas – yards grown shabby out of need for weeding. pruning and general cleanup. In some cases you see a slackening in civic pride that… Continue reading Beat Doldrumsz Spruce Up Yards