Congressmen in Agreement on the Most Powerful Committee
Washington report explains the House Senate Conference Committee as the decisive but secret body shaping tax legislation and other major bills. It highlights Mills and Long as the key fiscal brains, the Germaneness rule debates, and Nixon’s stance on tax provisions and campaign finance implications.
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China Turns Stronger Focus to Shipbuilding and Maritime Trade
Hong Kong report notes China shifts from inward posture to building a modern ship industry. Since 1960 development accelerated with the 1966 launch of the Tung Feng, a 10,000-ton ship built in Shanghai, followed by twelve 10,000-ton plus vessels. Cultural revolution disruptions slowed further completions in 1967 to 1969.
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