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Spring Spells Change in U S House Reform Movement Gathers Steam
Washington reports that a spring-like shift is visible in the House as reformers gain leverage. New speakers and younger members challenge old guard rules, roll-call amendments replace secret votes, and senior chairs face pressure as Carl Albert grows influence.
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Washington
U.S. House of Representatives
House
Congress
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
SST
Albert
John L. McMillan
D-S.c
House District Committee
Reform
McMillan
Jonathan Bingham
D-N.y
John McCormack
Hale Boggs
Louisiana
Appropriations Committee
George Mahon
Texas
Michael Harrington
Massachusetts
Les Aspin
Wisconsin
Armed Services