Debates Over ABM Program Split Senate Leaders
In Washington the ABM clash pits Gore and Percy against Stennis and Jackson as they spar over Safeguard. Laird defends the system while Fulbright blasts military policy amid bids to limit deployment and preserve research.
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Congress Eyes Cost Of Sickness
The Senate Finance Committee probes Medicare and Medicaid cost growth, seeking ways to slow spending without broad fee controls. Officials warn annual costs are $4.8 billion higher than initial estimates, with lawmakers uneasy at any tax-financed bailout. Senator Bennett criticizes the idea of relying on higher taxes to cover losses.
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Democratic push for larger U S troop withdrawals from Europe
Senate Democratic leaders quietly back a plan to cut U S forces in Europe by about 15 000 next year eclipsing the White House target. Mansfield calls it a start and urges faster action while noting 1.75 million U S personnel overseas. The White House says 14 900 will return, with civilian cuts saving up to 75 million overall.
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Countdown Begins For Apollo 11 Moon Mission
Cape Kennedy Fla AP the countdown starts at 7 p m CDT to power the Saturn V rocket and launch Apollo 11 at 8 32 a m next Wednesday US crews completed system checks on the 36 story rocket astronauts Neil A Armstrong Edwin E Aldrin Jr and Michael Collins plan a day long workout in the command ship simulator to rehearse the burn that escapes earth orbit and set a course to the moon they will orbit July 19 then Armstrong and Aldrin will fly the lunar module to land on the lunar surface the next day
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