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Behind the cable TV rip-off

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The corporate giants of cable television have turned the industry into a milking cow. Largely through monopolies backed by corrupt politicians, they have taken advantage of the American's addiction to cable. The FCC and city councils must support competition.

Author: Levine, Daniel R.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1992
Cable television broadcasting industry, Deregulation, Monopolistic competition

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This law might kill you

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The federal government has been trying to convince the Americans to purchase smaller and fuel-efficient cars. This led to the passage of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) law. Americans disagree with the law for smaller cars are unsafe on the road.

Author: Levine, Daniel R.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1993
Standards, Evaluation, Laws, regulations and rules, Automobiles, Automobile industry, Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards

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How unions looted the city of brotherly love

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Philadelphia, PA, Mayor Edward G. Rendell soled the city's financial problems by cutting down bloated labor union contracts and decreasing city spending. The city became more efficient and was able to control its soaring budget deficit.

Author: Levine, Daniel R.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1993
Management, Economic policy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rendell, Edward G., Labor union welfare funds

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