Foley Builds Support For House Speaker Bid
After Jim Wright resigns, Tom Foley moves quickly to gather backing from Democratic colleagues for the speaker post. Foley plans to contact all 259 Democrats, presenting himself as a consensus builder aiming for mutual respect and reconciliation in Congress.
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Washington
Jim Wright
Tom Foley
Foley
Wright
Oregon
Foley Foley
Congress
House
Washington State House
Rep
Norm Dicks
D-Wash
Du Pont to Sue Doe Over Savannah River Severance Policy
Du Pont plans to challenge the DOE over severance pay for Savannah River workers. The DOE cites the plant’s government ownership and contractor changes, arguing severance here is not equivalent to private-employer terminations. Du Pont maintains long‑standing disputes and says a contract history shouldn’t imply consent.
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du Pont
Doe
Savannah River
Westinghouse
post-Du Pont
Newport Pigment
Ciba-Geigy Company
Heckert
Wright speech draws power players as Foley set to lead House
Lloyd Bentsen and Tony Coelho attend with Betty Wright in audience while Bill Gray faces possible leadership setback amid FBI probe. Mo Udall watches as Tom Foley earns momentum toward becoming speaker. Obey praises Foley and Henry Gonzalez warns about ethics panel dangers. Freshman Ben Jones weighs in on House
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Lloyd Bentsen
Senate
Texas
Tony Coelho
California
Bill Gray
Philadelphia
House
FBI
Betty Wright
Mo Udall
D-Ariz
Tom Foley
D-Wash
Bentsen
Coelho
Gray
Texas Democrats
David Obey
D-Wis
Foley
Henry Gonzalez
D-Texas
Ben Jones
D-Ga
Legislators Tangle Over 10.6 Million Tax Revenue Plan
House conferees agree to use the 10.6 million raised from retiree taxes to boost benefits if the budget includes a 11.5 percent cost of living increase starting July 1. Both chambers must approve the plan. leaders faced late sessions to resolve differences and contain spending.
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Conference Committee
Senate
Campbell
McLellan
Joe Grant
South Carolina Education Association
State Employees Association
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