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Let’s take a breather from news of the economy. crime and global strife and talk about manners. Good manners are still in style. We’re not here to say present generations are any worse, in this respect. than those of the past. It could be they’re better. But there’s always room for improvement. Tennyson called manners… Continue reading Learning Nil Without Manners

Were it not for interest payments on the trilliondollar-plus national debt. the federal budget could be in balance rather than running large deficits. This often-overlooked fact stands in bold relief as debate proceeds in Congress on a proposed constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget. In fiscal 1983 projections, it is estimated that interest on… Continue reading Let’s ‘OK’ Budget Amendment

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

Those who would lop sizable amounts from the record defense spending proposed in President Reagan’s 1983 budget obviously are in for a fight. Sen. Barry Goldwater, Arizona Republican member of the Senate Armed Forces Committee. made this clear in a statement in tlte Congressional Record. ‘ilt is shocking and disturbing to hear the many voices… Continue reading Goldwater Defends Funds

A recent news dispatch from Washington said the Internal Revenue Service is moving to a “do it yourself” policy, requiring that “all but the blind, illiterate and members of Congress” complete their tax forms without IRS help other than conventional counseling. The eyebrow-raising word in the announcement is “Congress.” A lot of folks may wonder… Continue reading No Tax Help for Lawmakers

Utah County has a serious problem with white collar crime – and with a county commission majority and county attomey who aren’t terribly concerned about it. The point was driven home to Utah County taxpayers last week when Utah Atty. Gen. David Wilkinson told the county Republican Women he plans to open a satellite office… Continue reading White Collar Crime’s StilICrime

Would proposed development of the nearby Island Park Geothermal area endanger the geyser activity in Yellowstone National Park’? Montana Democratic Sen. John Melcher doesn’t think it’s worth the risk for the “relatively small amount of energy” the development would yield, especially with other energy sources available. “Yellowstone truly is the last great geyser basin in… Continue reading Tourism Conflicts With Energy

Educational quality will be a major issue in the 1980s as equality of educational opportunity was a big concern in the 1960s and 1970s. This is a conclusion of a study by Utah Foundation, a private non-profit research organization. Evidence of a declining quality in public school education, the Foundation says, is found in “the… Continue reading Educution NeedsTOBe Upgrhded