Ways and Means Committee Shapes Welfare Reform Core
The Ways and Means Committee, a 25 member, all white male body with an average age of 54, sits behind closed doors shaping a welfare reform bill seen as Nixon's top priority and partial substitute for revenue sharing. Members are drawn from safe districts, many lawyers and businessmen, with high re election durability and strong party alignment in roll calls. The panel's influence determines much of what becomes law in fiscal policy.
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University of Wisconsin
Wilbur D. Mills
Martha Griffiths
D-Mich
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Young Voters’ Electoral Weight in 1972 Election
A Gallup survey finds 18 to 21 year olds lean Democratic three to one but show registration apathy. If they vote, Kennedy leads with 57 percent against Nixon 27 Wallace 11 and unknown 5. Humphrey and Muskie also fare well in hypothetical matchups.
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18 Year Old Legislation Sparks U.S. Constitutional Debate
Vermont Senator George D. Aiken proposes amending the Constitution to allow 18 year olds to become members of Congress as part of a broader push alongside a ratification effort to grant 18 year olds the vote. Aiken praises younger generations as better prepared to participate in society and politics.
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George D. Aiken
Vermont
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Aiken
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Allen J. Ellender
U.S
Ways and Means Members Seek Compromise Over Crises
The Ways and Means Committee, led by Mills and Brynes, pursues consensus over bold action as welfare collapse and city government bankruptcies loom. Members, 25 midlife veterans, favor bargaining and patience over partisan clashes while avoiding controversial votes.
Athens Messenger May 4 1971 front details
Athens Ohio edition dated Tuesday May 4 1971 lists staff and publishers for The Messenger with issue details and legacy leadership. Includes names Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush Isa G Kenner Bush Fred W Weber Charles W Reamer M W McDargh Richard R Paynter.
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Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Welfare Reform Debate Aims At Work Requirements
Washington dispatch notes critics dispute claims of widespread laziness among welfare recipients. Only about half of the poor receive welfare. 64 percent of those on aid are children, 10 percent elderly, 15 percent part time workers. The 11 percent remaining includes mothers, the disabled, and the unemployed. Proponents argue reform could aid many in need while addressing a small minority deemed lazy.
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Nixon welfare reform proposal advocated for guaranteed income
The writer argues against the view that all jobless people lack effort and supports a Nixon plan to guarantee income with required willingness to accept employment or training. It asserts poverty stems from systemic issues and that reforms are affordable and necessary.
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Congress
Athens Area Plants Bloom Thanks to Community Effort
Christine Danford thanks planners and planters for shrub and tree planting in the Athens area this week as blooms appear.
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Letter Writers Welcome Public Views on Today’s Issues
Readers’ opinions on issues of general public interest are the lifeblood of this page. Your letters to the editor are welcomed and preferred if one page or less. The editor reserves the right to edit for space clarity and fair play. Names and addresses must be given for publication.
Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
Athens Messenger lists publication days weekdays with AP affiliation and pricing. It details delivery by carrier and tube route, weekly and long term mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and U.S. possessions, and post office filing as second class matter.
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Nixon Will Run Again Despite Public Doubt says Buckley
William F Buckley Jr argues Nixon will seek re election in 1972 despite polls showing low numbers He notes Nixon is driven and unlikely to abdicate to facilitate a Vietnam peace and predicts a hard campaign with potential challenge from Paul McCloskey and possible vice presidency talk involving Ronald Reagan and Spiro Agnew
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