Carter says Cabinet will run own domains not White House
President Carter vows Cabinet independence as 12 officers take oath at the White House. He says White House staff will not dominate cabinet actions and that major decisions remain his prerogative while endorsing a cabinet administration of government.
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Pentagon Pensions Top $100 Billion as Costs Soar
Washington AP reports Pentagon pensions this year total $8.23 billion, surpassing Army pay for all active soldiers and rivaling Navy shipbuilding and Air Force procurement. Pensions have grown from 1 percent of the budget in 1962 to 8.2 percent, with 1.3 million retirees by 1980 and potential costs reaching $30 billion by 2000. Calls for reform focus on keeping retirees intact while curbing future growth.
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Senate report paints NATO forces as weakened and disorganized
A Senate Armed Services Committee report warns NATO forces could not withstand a Soviet attack in Europe. It calls for urgent NATO political military talks and a major overhaul to boost firepower and shorten warning time amid Western Europe’s vulnerability.
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Carter faces amnesty clash and Cabinet votes in early week
President Carter's first full week includes amnesty debate and Senate votes on Griffin Bell Joseph Califano and F Ray Marshall. Budget figures outline a 23 to 30 billion dollar tax cut program as Congress and the White House begin shaping the economic stimulus package.
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