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PAGE It - PLAjNDEALER - WEDNESDAY. AUGU8T 8. It7t Perspective NAILING THE REGULATOR By RONALD REAGAN The Federal Trade com­ mission, one of Washington's most aggressive regulatory agencies (some have dubbed it the "national nanny"), may get its ears pinned back by the Senate in the next few days. It hasn't attracted much press attention, but an amendment to the budget authorization bill for the FTC would give Congress a "legislative veto" over rulings by the regulators. Specifically, the amendment, sponsored by Senator Harrison Schmitt, R-N.M., would give Congress the authority to in­ tervene in FTC rulings within 60 days after they are an­ nounced. If it didn't act within that time, the ruling (on, say, ; such things as children's television advertising - subject now being debated by the FTC) • would stand. The idea isn't a new one. It began in 1932 when Herbert Hoover was president. In the Legislative Appropriation act that year, Congress gave Hoover the green light to reorganize the executive branch of the federal govern­ ment, but with the specifics subject to disapproval by either house. In the 47 years since, Congress has passed 159 acts containing 414 separate, specific provisions giving itself "legislative veto" review power. More than half of these have been enacted since 1979, so the popularity of the idea is growing. "Frustration" and the "anti- Big Government" mood of the nation are often given by both advocates and opponents of the legislative veto as major reasons for its popularity. "There is an increasing frustration over the lack of control of these agencies. SAV/\NGS INSIDE V OUTSIDE $2®g REGULAR Retail Gallon Price of these two products Sal* Until Saturday AUG. 11 Lwg Listing Mors /* a tosh Flat f E. 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Having gotten used to having a hand in deciding what's best for us all, they are - well - un­ comfortable about losing their clout. Ironically, opponents of the legislative veto complain that it would "politicize" the regulatory process. One bureaucrat recently said, "The total dynamic of rule-making will suffer...Our process will become a political one as we attempt to build a political record to bring before the Hill." Funny, but that sounds as if he means the regulators will , have to be more sensitive to the mood of the people, just as members of Congress are. Since bureaucrats aren't elected, holding them more accountable than they have been sounds like a pretty good idea in this constitutional republic of ours. Even if the Senate should defeat the Schmitt amendment (and predictions are that the vote will be close, either way), the legislative veto seems to be an idea which is gathering the momentum of a snowball rolling downhill. An FTC official has conceded that his agency has written off the House, where Rep. Elliott H. Levitas, D-Ga., has made the subject his "Number l priority." He says, "It has finally dawned on most people that government has gone beyond their control. These agency people are actually making laws and they're not accountable to anyone." Rep. Levitas' ire stems from a 1974 incident when an arrogant FTC bureaucrat in­ formed some Levitas con­ stituents that he wasn't in­ terested in their views, he had already made up his mind. Pity The Player Things could be - worse. Suppose your er­ rors were tabulated and published every day like those of a ball player. -Record, Columbia, S.C. n Automotive values. I Fast, Free Mounting We will mount tires free and have you ready to roll in no time. Low-cost wheel balancing is also available. 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Labor only. •pv 12» Iraffo FOR VOUt CONVENIENCE THE AUTO SERVICE ' IS Of EN 7 DAYS A WEEK Moe.tfcrafri.Sa.m toSpm Sat.t-S.SOT 11 5 i " ;-- Crystal Lake 105 Northwest Highway Route 14 Phone 815-459-6450 FREE PARKING 1 1 Volunteers Life Blood Of County United Way Program Safely Him Radio and television personality John Doremus narrates sound track for the McHenry County United Way slide presentation, detailing the work of United Way's nineteen human service agencies. The presentation is available free to any organization in the county that wishes to program it at one of their meetings. Volunteers are the life blood of the McHenry County United Way and they come from all walks of life. Doctors, lawyers, merchants, tradesmen and entertainers. Indeed, the narrator for the United Way slide presentation for this year's campaign presentation is the voice of well known radio and television personality, John Doremus. For many years, Doremus was an on-air personality for radio stations WIND, WMAQ, WAIT and WGN. He was the voice of "The Innovators" for "Monitor" on the NBC Radio Network. Doremus' volunteer work reaches out in many areas. He is on the board of directors of the Evanston Family Coun­ seling Service and the National Parkinson Disease foundation. He has been chairman of the March of Dimes, United Cerebral Palsy drive and is on the board of advisors of the Bedside Network. His many activities are too numerous to mention, but they are a good example of a busy man who can still find time for one more act of voluntarism. Hie United Way of McHenry County is presently preparing to launch its fund raising drive Oct. 1 and many scores of volunteers have made com­ mitments to participate in the drive. Without them, there would be no drive, no United Way. The goal for this year's 1979-80 campaign is $210,000. United Way board members feel this is a reasonable and attainable goal. Every year United Way volunteers work time and a half, so people are not bothered time and again. Once a year and only once, United Way raises money to support vital human services for people throughout McHenry county. Volunteers do everything from collecting money to deciding how it will be used in this county. So administrative costs are low and more can be spent' on needed services. That's how United Way works, and why! Organizations throughout the county who wish to hear and see the John Doremus, United Way slide presentation are urged to call Merle Johnsen at the United Way office in Crystal Lake for scheduling. The number is 455-2522. By Alan J. Dixon Secretary of State Driving an automobile is a privilege which should never be abused. A negligent driver endangers his own safety, as well as the safety of pedestrians and other motorists. I t . i s e a s i e r t o m a i n t a i n control of a vehicle, when both hands are on the steering wheel at all times. Never drape youfr right arm over the back of the seat, or have your left arm hanging out of the window, grasping the car top or dangling at the side of your automobile. * ! Vision should always be unostructed. The practices of hanging objects from the rearview mirror and placing objects on the space in front of the rear window are an in­ vitation to disaster. If you are smoking, don't hold the cigarette, cigar or pipe loosely. Statistics show that if you are traveling at 55 miles per hour, drop your smoke on the floor and take only five seconds to pick it up, your car will have gone more than the length of a football field or 100 yards. It gives you something to think about. If a tussle should break out in the back seat between your healthy youngsters, never turn around to attempt to break it up, or you may find yourself, kids and all, piling into the rear of another vehicle which has made a sudden stop. (A copy of the Rules of the Road will be sent to you upon request. Write to Alan J. Dixon, Secretary of State, Springfield, 111. 62756.) The Solar World At Fair State fair-goers will be able to view low cost solar energy technologies in operation at this year's Illinois State fair, Aug. 9- 19. Illinois solar Hot Water Design competition displays will illustrate the potential of solar design in the area of domestic hot water heating. Other solar energy devices will also be exhibited, along with educational displays and materials. Close to a million Illinois visitors are expected to inspect the Solar Hot Water Design competition entries, which will demonstrate low cost, do-it- yourself water heaters. The competition is sponsored by the Illinois Institute of Natural Resources (INR). The displays of entries are sponsored by INR, the Illinois Office of Education and the Illinois State fair. . According to the INR project coordinator, Patti Donahue, efforts will be made to inform the jmblic of statewide solar Freezing Pork Cooked pork and combination dishes containing pork can be stored in the freezer at zero de­ grees Farenheit for up to three months -- with little or no change in quality. Going Down? One man complains about his wife's shopping habits: "She loves to buy anything marked "down." Today, she came home from the store with two dresses and an escalator. resource organizations and of solar-related activities already going on throughout the state. •'We hope visitors will take home solar energy ideas they can develop on their own and we'll also supply information about commerical systems available today," said Donahue. MERCHANDISE CLEARANCE CENTER I. A DIVISION OF JEWEL DIRECT MARKETING 301 W. 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