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PAGE F - PLAINDEALER • FRIDAY, JULY M. 1*2 PLAINDEALER"\ Editorial Opinion Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) New Food Stomp Budgeting Washington - Here's bow area members of Congress were recorded an major roll call votes af ter returning from the Fourth of July re A new monthly reporting and budgeting system that reduces food stamp losses and improves program administration has been announced by a U.S. Department of Agricultia* official. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Mary C. Jarratt said the system the way benefits are com- Social Security It's vitally important today that more Americans understand the purpose of, the federal social security system. It's not what so many assume it is -- a means to comfortable retirement. Social security was initiated in this country (late) by President Franklin Roosevelt, who made it quite clear the system was to provide a means to prevent older Americans from becoming destitute in their final years. The government (Congress) recognized that the system was not a retirement plan by agreeing tosupiMy about four-fifths of the money. So it's welfare, for the most part. That should be made quite clear to all Americans, who often today talk about a "right" to social security retirement. The social security payments one makes to the government over the years amount to only about a fraction of what is usuallv received. What ruined the system-it's about to go bankrupt-was well-intended but ex­ cessive spending by Congress by members seeking to please, and win votes. A mistake was providing for cost-of-living increases based on some factors which donl figure into the average retiree's life (such as increasing mortgage Daymentx etc - since many retirees own their homes). But the worst mistake was that Congress, in effect, accepted the notion social security was a retirement program. " L L1 . , , If it is to be that, worker contributions must probably be quardrupled-and few want that. So the need today is for all Americans to accept a truth which has been lost sight of: our social security system is one to prevent destitution, not a retirement program. IRA's, pension plans and other savings programs are proper retirement program vehicles. the House voted to override Satellite TV The Federal Communications commission ruled at the end of June that direct TV reception from satellites in homes with receiving devices would be permitted. That means a satellite beaming three to six channels will likely become available to rural television viewers by 1965 or 1986. Until now viewers have needed cable or local station television service, unless they pirated signals with specially-tuned receiving discs. Now the prospect that three to six channels can be added to the reception of even the most remote rural viewer is a new hope for millions. Already the FCC has received nine applications for the new service, which would require only small rooftop antennas - not $2,000 discs. And applicants hogtc r-- HOUSE Veto - By a vote of 324 for and II agai President Reagan's veto of a bill (HR 6191) extending until 1916 a copyright law that protects the American minting industry from foreign competition. The "manufacturing clause" of the 1JM Copyrttit Act requires that, to receive full copyright protection, books and periodkab written in Ei*lish by American- domiciled authors must be printed in the U.S. or Canada. Supporters say tens of thousands of U.S. printing jobs would be lost if the clause is repealed, while opponents question that claim and say the law invites trade retaliation that will cost U.S. industry many export-related jobs. The Senate later overrode the veto, allowing HR 6196 to become law. Supporter Tom Railsback, R-Ill., asked: "What could be more ridiculous than to . simply hand over to Japan a big hunk of our notion's seventh largest industry, while receiving nothing in return from Japan?" Opponent Bill Frenzd, R-Mim., said he aarees with the president that the manufacturing clause is too protectionist and that HR 6196 would undermine "our goal of strengthening exports and our efforts to remove artificial foreign barriers to American exports..." Members voting "yea" wanted to continue a law protecting the U.S. printing* industry from foreign competition. Rep. Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "yea". Rep. Philip Crane, R-12 and Robert McClory, R-1S, voted "nay". FDR Memorial - The House passed, for and 161 against, and sent to die president a measure (HJ Res 466) authorizing construction of the first major Washington memorial to President Franklin D. Rooeevelt. Estimated to cost $26 million, the memorial would consist of a 14-foot-Mgh garden wall, 600 feet long, built along the western edge of the Tidal Basin. Supporter Claude Pepper, D-Fla., called it fitting to memorialize "that genius of democracy" who "gave capitalism and the free enterprise system of America another chance and nut them on the high road to recovery. Opponent Larry McDonald, D-Ga., termed it a "myth that FDR saved our free enterprise system from going socialist and saved the world from a totalitarian dictatorship." He said, nothing could be further from the truth." Members voting "yea" want to establish the ] McClory and Ms. Martin voted "yea". Philip Crane did not vote. income from most participants. "Tins will improve the program's operation because it will base benefits on a family's actual financial status rather than anticipating what next month's status will be," Jarratt said. It is expected to save $260 rttfllion in fiscal year 1964, when all states must have the system implemented, she said. Many states have implemented similar systems for their Aid to Families with Dependent Children programs. The rule just announced allows states to incorporate the food stamp and AFDC systems into a single coordinated system of repor­ ting and budgeting for both programs. Under the system, 'all households except elderly, disabled and migrant households will receive monthly benefits based on their income and other circumstances in a prior month. If the use of this system of accounting causes a serious hardship on a newly applying household,a supplemental or enhanced allotment may be issued. Migrant participants will continue to get benefits based on anticipated future income. Currently, food stamp allotments are based on participants' anticipated monthly income. If the household's income or other circumstances change during the certification period, recipients are required to notify the food stamp office. The allotment is then adjusted to reflect changes in income or other cir­ cumstances. This system will permit state agencies to require most food stamp participants to report their financial circumstances on a monthly basis, in order to provide an accurate assessment of a recipient's financial status. If a household fails to submit a monthly report of income, after it has been notified to do so, its food stamp benefits may be terminated. Migrants, the elderly and disabled, and all households whose income fluctuates very little are exempt from the monthly reporting requirement. Th0 will continue to report changes in Income when they occur. "Our old way of computing food i stamp benefits didn't work well for households with fluctuating income or unpredictable changes in cir­ cumstances," said Jarratt. "Another problem was some households simply did not report changes. These households continued to receive food stamps until the food stamp office learned of the change or until their certification periods expired. The state then had to recover any food stamp losses." States must have the system in operation by Oct. 1, 1963. } FDR memorial. Spending - By a vote of 242 for and 169 against, the House fell short of the thirds majority needed to override President Reagan's veto of a $5.9 bi appropriations bill (HR 6682) to fund a variety of programs through September. This gave the president his second successful veto of the "urgent two- billion Schools, Hospitals May Get Conservation Grants i to be transmitting in three or four years, folio FCC ruling followed a study which found that the small number of channels satellites would offer, plus the necessity of new antennas^ would keep this essentially rural service from threatening cable and local stationjrfevision prosperity. The new service will be known as DBS television, and many local, state and business organizations which now use these channels will be askeid to clear some of them. supplemental" s Rep. Jim Wright, D-' going shall h From Washington By U.S. Rep. Lynn Martin Innovation is a major factor in our country's long-term economic growth. Innovation creates new products, processes, and services that fuel productivity increases, and most importantly innovation creates jobs and stems inflation. Small business ranks among the highest of all sectors of the economy in contributions to technological in­ novation. This achievement is even more outstanding since small business receives less than 4 percent of the federal government's total Research and Development budget, while producing 80 percent of our nation's jobs. Statistics show that small business has provided our nation with over half of our major innovations since World War II, and that they are more cost efficient than larger corporations when engaging in research activities. Sadly, their share of the Federal Research and Development dollar is miniscule. I supported a measure which has just passed the House of Representatives that will direct more federal research and development money to small businesses while spending no additional federal money. The bill, titled the Small Business Innovation Development act, would require federal agencies with large Research and Development budgets > to set aside an additional small per­ centage of those funds for contracts with small firms. The legislation would phase in the amounts from 0.2 percent the first year to a top level of 1.25 percent in the fourth and all subsequent years. This translates into just under $4 million in additional funds for small businesses per year. I believe earmarking these funds for the research and development of small business will go a long way toward channeling government resources to that sector of the economy with proven ability to use such resources both efficiently and effectively. Although a modest proposal, it is an important first step in recognizing the role that small businesses can play in helping America maintain its technological edge in the world marketplace. ; bill for the remainder of FY 1962. ['ex.. who supported overriding the veto, said "are we to be subservient" to budget chief David Stockman? "If we are, then we shalfhave abrogated the responsibilities that were given to the Congress in the Constitution of the U.S." Rep. Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., called the bill excessive and said, "I urge sustaining the... veto and I do so without being subservient." Members voting "nay" supported the presidential veto. Philip Crane, McClory and Ms. Martin voted "nay". SENATE Tobacco - By a vote of 56 for and 40 against, the Senate tabled and thus killed an amendment that, beginning in 1963, would have blocked price support increases for tobacco that resulted in additional government expense. The vote occurred during debate on a bill (HR 6560) ckafted in response to the new four- year farm bill enacted last year. Under the latter legislation, Congress must pass a bill this year insuring that the tobacco program is operated at minimal cost to the Treasury. Sen. Walter Huddleston, D-Ky., who supported killing the amendment, said it sought to take "a pound of flesh" out of tobacco farmers, who already have agreed to new assessments to finance the price-support program. Sen. Thomas Eapleton, D-Mo., who sponsored the amendment, said the tobacco industry still wants "the excessive treatment, generous treatment, that the tobacco lobby has been able to produce through the years." Senators voting "yea" were opposed to further restrictions on tobacco price supports. Sens. Alan Dixon, D., and Charles Percy, R., voted "nay". Tobacco - The Senate tabled, 49 for and 47 against, an amendment to make the federal tobacco program subject to congressional review every four years, the review period for other commodity programs. The current tobacco program has no termination date. The amendment was offered to HR 6590 (see preceding vote), later passed and returned to the House. The bill makes the mast fundamental changes the tobacco program has seen since it was established in 1938, primarily by transferring most costs of the program from the Teasury to tobacco farmers. For example, farmers are to be assessed the cost to the government of stockpiled tobacco that is not sold, and certain non- farming institutions will become ineligible to hold acreage allotments. Sen. Strom Thurmond, R.-S.C., who supported tabling the amendment, said it would result in "a great deal of instability and uncertainty (being) injected into the tobacco growing process." Sen. Thomas Eagleton, D-Mo., who sponsored the amendment, said tobacco supporters fear the four-year review "will reveal more of the self-evident shortcomings of this peculiarly popular program. " Senators voting "yea" favored a tobacco program of unlimited duration. Dixon and Percy voted "nay". The Illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources has recom­ mended that 60 Illinois schools, hospitals and units of local govern­ ment receive over $2 million in energy conservation grants, ENR Director Michael B. Witte has announced. The organizations are participating in ENR-s Institutional Conservation program, which is designed to help reduce energy costs borne ultimately by taxpayers and health consumers, Witte said. The grant funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, which will evaluate ENR's recom­ mendations and announce the final awards in August In the three previous grant cycles, awards totalling $20.7 million in federal funds were made to 496 Illinois institutions. It is expected that the upcoming grant awards will be the last unless the U.S. Congress ap­ propriates additional funding in future years. "Energy conservation is of prime importance for public institutions, since energy costs have risen to un­ precedented levels," ENR's Witte said. "We have found that schools, hospitals and local government are eager to cut energy costs." Two types of grants are available. The first pays the cost of having energy experts evaluate institutional buildings for energy conservation opportunities and to calculate both the costs and savings of such work. All public and non-public schools, in­ cluding colleges and universities, public and non-profit hospitals, public care facilities and local governments are eligible to apply for these grants. The second type of grant actually pays for building renovation, equipment purchase and other physic changes that will save energy.. .iy schools and hospitals are eligible for this type of grant. The P«wi mat Refreshes Veterinarians have for years had a gut feeling that the relationship between pets and pet owners was benefi­ cial. Now, a veterinary health researcher says there is evi­ dence that pets improve hu­ man health. One study has shown that petting an animal can lower blood pressure. Courthouse Squares Census Of Agriculture Planned Plans for the 1982 Census of Agriculture are on schedule ac­ cording to Bruce Chapman, director of the Commerce department's Census Burea. The census, to be taken starting next January, will provide basic information measuring the trends in number of farms, commodity production, land use, and income levels in agriculture. Chapman indicated that the rapid changes oc­ curring in agriculture due to the declining farm income situation, along with continuing high interest rates, makes the information from the agriculture census extremely im­ portant to the nation's policy makers as well as farmers themselves. Chapman points out that complete and ac­ curate responses by farmers will ensure a high quality picture of For Your Infor Door friends. the agriculture industry to everyone's benefit. Census forms will be mailed out in late December to 2.5 million farmers and ranchers to collect data fo the 1982 calendar year. Designed to reduce the burden on respondents through greater ease in reporting, the census form will vary by region, and questions have been reworded to be more un­ derstandable. Farmers and ran­ chers will not be the only group involved in a census for 1982 The 1962 Economic censuses, w h i c h c o v e r manufacturing. tran­ sportation, mining, retail and wholesale trades, and the service industries, will also be taken. Taken together, these censuses will document rapidly changing patterns in production, income, capital spending, .and other facts vital to mation measuring the nation's economy The report form for the 1982 Census of Agriculture which already has been tested with several thousand farmers, has been updated from that used for the 1978 census Several items have been dropped and several added to meet current data needs For example, a question asking for expenditures for interest has been added. Bureau officials point out that regional versions of the form for 1982 will simplify the completion of the report Much of the data gathered next year will be similar to that in 1978 and earlier censuses. It will include: the number and charac­ teristics of farms, acres in farms, average value of land and buildings, harvested acreages, and numbers of livestock on farms. Questions on ex­ penditures include purchase of feed, fer­ tilizer, pesticides, lime, gasoline, and other farm fuels, custom- work, farm labor, and livestock and poultry purchases Information reported by farm and ranch operators is held con­ fidential by law. Data from the reports are seen only by sworn Census Bureau em­ ployees who are subject to fine and im­ prisonment if revealing any individual in­ formation. Published reports contain num­ bers only to prevent identification of single farms T h e u n e m p l o y e d aren't all eager to find what they're looking for. O O • O Most people are limit­ ed by (heir inability to appreciate others. * e • * Money multiplies the power of man either for better or for worse. fVS STARTED A CAREER D/AMOMD CUTTING MOWING THE GRASS AT THE PIE ID/ More WotM's Fairs On The Way New Orleans is arranging a 1964 world's fair, and other fairs are scheduled for Van­ couver in British Columbia and for a Tokyo suburb later in the decade. 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