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A Proper Concern For The Future: The Debate Over Saving, Investment, And Capital Shortages, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

The author recommends that government policy should encourage saving and investment, which would increase productivity and improve the standard of living for society.

The Case For Economizing On Government Controls, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This paper points out the waste and hidden costs created by many government regulations.

Federal Finances And Inflation, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Murray Weidenbaum suggests steps that the government can do in order to slow down inflation.

Food Advertising To Children, George Moscone

Senator Moscone

Senate Joint Resolution 3 press release about food advertising to children

The New Wave Of Federal Government Regulation Of Business, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This paper discusses the need for society to examine excessive government regulation and find ways to reduce cost and waste.

Financing The Electric Utility Industry, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

With rising costs in the electric utility industry in the 1970s, this study explores what would be the best ways for solving the financial problems of the industry.

The Distribution Of Tax Incentives, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This paper gives a detailed explanation of the distribution of federal tax expenditures.

Oral History Interview: James A. Harmon, James A. Harmon

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

James A. Harmon was born in 1890 on his grandfather’s farm outside of Red House, WV. Mr. Harmon reminiscences about his childhood growing up on a 350-acre farm. He earned a sixth grade education at a two-room schoolhouse. When he was 14 years old, Mr. Harmon started his career on the river on the Steamer Calvert. During his interview, Mr. Harmon focuses on his varied jobs on many steamboats. Although he performed well in all of his duties, his greatest passion was engineering. He received his engineer’s license when he was 21 years old. In the audio clip provided, …

Community Action Programs And Poor People Of Maine : A History, Maine. Division Of Economic Opportunity

Maine Collection

Community Action Programs and Poor People of Maine : A History.
State of Maine. Division of Economic Opportunity. Augusta, Maine, 1975.

Contents: 1.Introduction / 2.Myths of the Poor in Maine / 3.Concepts / 4.Head Start / 5.Legal Services-The Poor and the Law / 6.Health / 7.Native Americans / 8.Housing / 9.The Elderly-Never Too Late to Fight Poverty / 10.Manpower Training / 11.Donated Commodities / 12.Vista / 13.Poverty Is Here to Stay / 14.Results of the War / 15.The Role of SEOO and New Directions for CAP