Democrats Push Public Jobs Bill Toward Law
The House passes a $3.95 billion public works employment bill by 328 to 83 and the Senate by 70 to 25, aiming to create 350,000 jobs with grants to states and localities. President Ford’s veto remains possible as deputy press secretary Carlson notes study before decision. House leader O Neill vows the measure will become law.
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Heavy casualties fuel Beirut civil war clashes
Fires raged in five Beirut suburbs as Christian militants and Palestinian and leftist forces battled near Jisr el Basha and Tal Zaatar. The fighting disrupted communications with foreign capitals and left nearly 140 dead in the latest 24 hours. Air travel resumed with Arab League peacekeepers nearby as Syr ian troops withdraw rumors circulated.
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United States veto blocks Angola UN membership bid
The United States vetoed Angola’s bid to join the United Nations, 13-1 in the Security Council. Ambassador Sherer cited Cuban troop presence as a reason, while critics called the move politically unjust and opposed by Third World and Communist nations. China abstained.
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Ford to push limits on busing in public schools
President Ford plans to urge Congress to restrict busing by limiting its duration and restricting court orders. The proposal would allow busing only to remedy segregation caused by official government action such as school boards. A three year time limit for such busing is possible.
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Supreme Court strikes down federal overtime extension
The Supreme Court divided 5 to 4 to nullify a two year law extending overtime and other protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act to about 3.4 million state and local government workers.
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Nelson wins endorsement in 31st District Convention
Austin City Councilman Tom Nelson easily secures the DFL 31st Senatorial District endorsement in Albert Lea with 104 votes. Incumbent Baldy Hansen declines endorsement, opening a September open primary. Other endorsements include Leo Reding for a second term and Lee Plummer for District 31-A against Henry Savelkoul.
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Kissinger and Vorster Hold Talks on Southern Africa
Secretary of State Kissinger and South African Prime Minister Vorster concluded two days of talks with no concrete results. They planned further study and follow up, while pressing for a negotiated settlement in Rhodesia and majority rule in South Africa and Namibia.
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Dems approve broad pay and expense reforms in wake of sex scandal
House Democrats push a package of payroll and expense account reforms after a Capitol Hill sex scandal. Some members warn failure to act could jeopardize reelection prospects in the upcoming cycle.
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House Democrats Approve Changes to House Administration
The House Democratic Caucus approved reforms to public payrolls and member expenses, reducing the Administration Committee's funding power. Rep Frank Thompson Jr was elected chairman, replacing Wayne Hays who resigned after a sex payroll allegation involving Elizabeth Ray. Democrats rejected delaying action despite objections of overreaction.
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