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IMCSB 2 • IM.AINDKAl.ER - FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 18.1983 Views Roll Call: vot e Dec. 24 troop removal from Granada That cold 'Banker's Heart' American business has in­ creasingly come in for criticism in recent years. It is usually pictured as a cold institution out to set all it can from the public ana give as little as possible in return. In fact, in one California city, in front of one of the nation's largest banks, stands one of those curious black stone masses known as sculptures Local wags have named the cold, dark lump "Banker's Heart". But is this the true picture? Not always!. WASHINGTON-Here's how am members of Congress recorded on major roll call votesOct. 27 through Nov. 2. HOUSE GRENADA-The House voted, 406 for and 23 against, to apply the 1973 War Powers Act to the recent U.S. invasion of Grenada, thus demanding that President Reagftn remove all troops from the Caribbean island by pec. 24 or or seek an extension of the deadline. The Senate was expected to follow suit and make the deadline official. It voted once for withdrawal by Dec. 24 (below) but later Voided that decision. hiXSmSlliMMv * Among House members voting yes were both supporters and criUcs of the invasion. ^ beneficiaries are older people on Mnct momharc uah«r* *m n aia •*«** were Illinois- Voting no: Philip Crane. there is little reason to question motives. One large chemical company recently organized a rood distribution program in its " r. Many idaries are older people on fixed incomes. High heating bills during the past winter had put them in the positon of having to scrimp on groceries. A total of $130,000 was put into a fund by the company em­ ployees and matched by the SENATE TELEVISION- The Senate refused, 32 for and 57 against, to expedite an effort by the three major television networks to financial rights to programs made for them by producers. At issue was the Federal Communication Commission's proposed orks to gain Most members voting no want to limit the president's Illinois-Voting yes: the military action and did not ingingitt us in' &, andenn BY KAF , With the request by the government for what is called ^-private sector initiatives", hundreds of companies across Jthe nation are taking a more "^active role in community af­ fairs. ~ We see it all the time in Mc- * Henry, where observant citizens - realize the important role ; business men and women play in the growth and stability of the cdmmunty. Because bigger businesses are "somewhere else" and we know little about their operation, we tend to categorize all of them in a lump sum and assume that they do is only for tax le foods at With the help and Salvation Army, as well as area residents, the food was distributed to 2,400 needy families. Another large company provided funds to purchase, renovate and equip a pre- employment training center, designed to bridge the gap between school and work. Another has a four-year-old volunteer program for its retired employees. Over 500 volunteers help more than 130 social service agencies in one metropolitan area as a result of this effort. And these are just a few! Business leaders recognize the value of community service activities, and they also recognize the mushrooming spending by the federal government. These private sector initiatives would important in helping to anything writeoffs. There are only a few in­ dividuals - and maybe only a few businesses . - whose philanthropy is entirely pure. But if the good is accomplished seem meet community needs without the adverse side effects of bloated budgets. Maybe there are times we should like inside that cold, dark "Banker's Heart". We might find something good we never dreamed was there. for bringing it to an end; Crane R-12, MARKETIN GFOOD-The House rejected, 97 for and 319 against, an amendment to weaken the federal "marketing orders" that restrict growers in their selling of oranges, lemons and certain other foods. Backers said the amendment was pro-consumer because the orders covering 47 crops artificially boost prices to the 'mfalr advantage of agribusiness. Opponents said the regulatory structure protects growers through boom-and-bust cycles and helps consumers by insuring a stable supply of perishable foods. The amendment sought to retain the Office of Management and Budget's power to recommend abolition of a given order.' The overall bill (HR 4139) was sent to the Senate, where a move also is afoot to remove the OMB'spower over marketing orders. Supporter George Miller, IKfalif., said marketing orders are "price-fixing...and tne agriculture community has gotten the government to go along with it." Opponent George Brown, D-Calif., said the orders are used "'not to exploit the consumer but to insure...the orderly marketing of a high quality product...." Members voting yes were opponents of marketing orders. Illinois - Voting no: Philip Crane. LEBANON-By a vote of 153 for and 274 against the House refused to force the withdrawal of U.S. Marines from Lebanon by cutting ott funds for the operation. Killed by the vote was an amendment to the fiscal 1984 defense appropriations bill that sought to end funding for the Lebanon deployment next March 1. The $237 billion Pentagon spending measure (HR4185) later was sent to the Senate. Supporter Barbara Kennelly, D-Conn., said "I differ with the president of the United States. I do not agree with his placement of our troops in Lebanon." Opponent Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., said removing the troops would trigger "the renewal of a savage civil war in Lebanon, with anti- government forces aided and abetted by Syria." Members voting yes wanted the marines in Lebanon brought home by March, 1984. on a of delaying until next May syndication rules. , this vote had the effect or later any change in the FCC's Senators voting no wanted to delay the networks' effort to gain syndication rights. '. ^ Illinois- Alan Dixon, D. voted yes. Charles Percy, R. voted yes. GRENADA-By a vote of 64 for and 20 against, the Senate agreed with the House (above) that the 1973 War Powers Act should apply to the U.S. invasion of Grenada The Vietnam era law is intended to give Congress a degree of control over a president's decisions as commander-in-chief. This vote occurred during debate on a debt ceiling measure (HJ Res 306) that later was defeated. The Senate was expected to the question of how long U.S. troops should remain in Grenada. Sponsor Gary Hart, D-Colo., said the Senate should invoke the War Powers Act and "affirm Congress' rightful place in matters of war and peace." • • Opponent John East, R-N.C., said the Sente should instead be "commending the president for not having 'Carterized' American foreign policy in a situation that had the potential for degenerating into another Iranian situation." Senators voting yes wanted to give the president a deadline for voting yes wanted to give oops back from Grenada. - Dixon voted yes. Percy voted yes. PRESS-By a vote of 53 for and 18 against, the Senate called upon the Administration to stop barring news reporters from Grenada. Fighting was continuing when the vote occurred. This provision died when the overall bill (HJ Res 308) was rejected by the Senate. Sponsor Donald Riegle, D-Mich., said press access in Grenada should bp as open as it in ioTAanftn Opponent Steven Symms, R-Idaho, said, "I would hope that this amendment in no way is a condemnation of the action of the Administration with respect to security." Senators voting yes wanted American news reporters to be able tc cover the fighting in Grenada. Illinois - Dixon voted ye&. Percy did not vote. Poll shows concern for energy conservation PRUNING TIME A representative sample of Illinois citizens responding to a University of Illinois poll showed the majority are con­ cerned enough about energy conservation to agree it should be a high priority in state government and to make energy improvements in their own homes. The Department of Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) submitted questions related to energy conservation for in­ clusion in the Omnibus Poll "One of the most important results of the survey/' said Michael Witte, ENR director, "was that over 65 percent of those polled indicated they believe each of them can con­ tribute to the conservation of energy. This is evident by the actions Illinois residents are taking. " In 1981 Illinois ranked second among all states in the number of home owners taking ad­ vantage of the 15 percent federal energy conservation tax credit. Approximately 263,000 households received the plemented is the cost involved. Consequently, support for more tax incentives to encourage energy conservation was high among survey respondents. A common misconception surfaced concerning what area of a house loses the most an Good economic forecast For ever^ dollar Illinois sends to Washington in the form of tax payments, only 66 cents comes back by way of federal spending - the lowest rate of return of any state, Comptroller Roland W. Burns reported. The causes, Burris said, are the high incomes and resulting federal tax burden of Illinois citizens and the lack of federal spending for defense contracts and jobs within the state. The answer to the problem is to capture a greater share of federal spending by attracting additional federal facilities and contracts or revising federal aid formulas. The comptroller's regular monthly fiscal report focuses on Illinois' share of the federal dollar as reported by federal agencies and private research organizations. Elsewhere in the report, the Illinois Economic Picture details a survey which indicates a feeling that Illinois is in for some good economic weather. Chicago area purchasing agents and managers tell of a positive turnaround in production, employment and new orders received. In another survey, many of those sampled „ expect the economy to improve over the coming year and plan to contribute to that upturn by purchasing big ticket items such as appliances. In the regular report on the state's fiscal health, revenues for the first quarter of fiscal year 1984 are $107 million higher than expenditures with the general funds balance ending September at $217 million, out of the fiscal "warning zone" for the first time in over two years. conducted by the U of I Survey Research Lab in 1982. Results became*available earlier this In the poll respondents year »dicated they em The majority of the resDon- r efficiency ratings to be dents to the telephone poll said pbrtant factor when pur they have lowered their ther­ mostats in the winter, replaced furnace filters, reduced tem­ peratures of water heaters, caulked windows and doors, and perfomed other relatively low- cost methods of conserving energy. a major applicance and they would consider using solar energy for their heating needs when adding to their current house or buying a new home. Survey results also suggested the reason more energy-saving measures aren't being im- Tbe majority polled indicated they believed most energy losses in a home could be at­ tributed to infiltration through and around windows and doors. Consequently, most of the energy-saving activities taken (i.e., caulking, weather- stripping, etc.) revolved around * those qreas. . < -..-•Energ^ .U. tort through , windows and doors and it is ' important to make im­ provements in those areas to conserve, but in the majority of cases the attic is responsible for the most significant loss of energy in a home, " said Witte. "Since warm air rises, in­ sulation is needed in the attic to hold in the heat." jV The poll indicated about half of the respondents had installed insulation in the ceilings, attics, walls or floors during the past three years. Witte added a federal tax credit is available for the in­ stallation of insulation as well as many other home J im­ provements related to energy conservation such as weatherstripping and caulking, storm or thermal windows and doors, automatic energy-saving setback thermostats and much more. The credit applies only to urn. in ENR sponsors a variety of conferences and workshops on energy conservation throughout the state. Also, energy-saving information is available through the ENR Clearinghouse, 325 W. Adams, Springfield, HI. 62706. The toll-free number is (800) 252- Workers compensation costs could be cut Workers' compensation in­ surance costs for small businesses could be reduced under legislation given final approval during tne Illinois General Assembly's fall veto session, according to state Rep. Dick Klemm (R-Crystal Lake). "Small businesses will no longer be forced to pay Workers' Compensation Insurance Premiums on their own cor­ porate officers," Klemm, a sponsor of the proposal, said. "This will help reduce the cost of doing business, since small firms often have their Workers' Comp insurance rates inflated % the inclusion of corporate spurgeons McHENRY MARKET PLACE 385-4100 DANSKINX. Bras and Panties 20% off reg. suog. retail Add to all this a free gift offer and you have the biggest Danskin Sale Event in history! Buy any two Danskin Bras and receive a pair of Danskin Tights, absolutely free. (See clerk fa details) House Bill 292, the corporate officers of small businesses can /'opt out" of workers' comp coverage. Without this change in the law, all employees of a corporation, including the president and officers, had to be included under workers' compensation insurance system. During the veto session lawmakers ac­ cepted Governor Thompson's recommendations for technical changes in the bill, giving the bill a 111-0 vote in the House. The Senate's 55-0 acceptance of the changes Nov. 2 cleared the way for the measure to become law. The change will apply only to firms which meet the requirements for a "small business" under the Illinois Small Business Purchasing Act. Businesses which qualify are retail firms with annual sales of under $1.5 million, wholesale businesses with annual sales of less than $7.5 million and con­ struction firms with annual business of less than $3 million. In order to qualify, a firm must employ fewer than 250 persons. '̂ Generally, in a small business, corporate officers see no need to carry workers' compensation insurance on themselves. In fact, many feel it's unfair of the state to make them do so when they can barely afford the premiums and have no intention of ever collecting under the act," Klemm said, adding that since insurance rates are based on the total payroll of all covered em­ ployees, the salaries of cor­ porate directors can inflate the rates for small businesses. Faster return of sales tax security deposits 4 Retailers will get their sales tax security deposits back from the Illinois Department of Revenue faster under a new law sponsored by State Rep. Jill Zwick (R-East Dundee). The Illinois General Assembly recently approved the legislation. House Bill 1557, with the Senate overriding Gov. James Thompson's veto. The House also set aside the veto Oct. 20. Ms. Zwick's bill specifies that the Department of Revenue must return the retailer's security deposit 30 days after all state tax law requirements are satisfied. The three-term Republican legislator introduced this legislation in response to complaints from businesses unable to get their money back long after It was required to be Pi McHenry- fsimiits amdealer McHenry Herald (USPS 335-200) Established 1875 3812 West Elm Street Phone 815-385-0170 McHenry, Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday & Friday at McHenry, Illinois Sc Class Postoge PAID at McHenry, Illinois by McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY POSTMASTER Send address changes to McHenry Ploindealer 3812 W. Elm St.. McHenry. Illinois 60050 Subscribers are requested to provide immediate notice of change of address to the McHenry Ploindealer, 3812 W. 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