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...President gave a preview of his argument last week in a speech to civic and business leaders in New York City. "Yes, we are in a recession," Reagan said. "Our Administration is cleanup crew for those who went on a nonstop [spending] binge and left the tab for us to pick...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Program for New Federalism | 1/25/1982 | See Source »

Gorsuch insists that she believes in EPA's cleanup programs and its statutory pledge of independence from industry and special interests. But, she argues, "the agency's work can be done better and more efficiently without the same commitment of resources...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: This Ice Queen Does Not Melt | 1/18/1982 | See Source »

...week's end the death toll approached 30, and property damage (500 houses and businesses destroyed) was expected to reach $280 million. Five counties were declared federal disaster areas, and 2,000 state workers, as well as 200 National Guardsmen, were engaged in the daunting rescue and cleanup operations...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Rains Came, the Mud Flowed | 1/18/1982 | See Source »

Alfred F. Ferullo, director of environmental quality at the MDC said sewage treatment plants have made great improvements in the water quality, but high bacteria counts caused by storm water runoff and general urban pollutants will probably keep the water below federal swimming standards. The MDC has concentrated its cleanup efforts against the major cause of pollution--sewage overflow from Boston's antiquated sewer system, he added...

Author: By Alexander T. Pierpont, | Title: Charles River, Cleaner Than in '60s, Far From Swimmable, Officials Say | 12/2/1981 | See Source »

...said Rocky Neck State Park Manager Albert Millane. "Normally this time of year, we'd find thousands and thousands of bottles after the weekends. Now, if we find 20 bottles a day, we're lucky." Maine officials estimate that they have saved $100,000 a year in cleanup costs since their law took effect. Other states report similar savings...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Environment: The Battle of the Bottle | 11/30/1981 | See Source »

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