Carter Unveils 15 Billion Plan To Boost Economy
President Carter proposed a two year stimulus totaling 15 to 18 billion dollars per year with immediate tax rebates in 1977 and a four billion dollar permanent tax cut aimed at low and moderate income families. The plan includes work and public works programs, a two billion dollar payroll tax cut for businesses, and a temporary Social Security boost, expected to be debated by Congress with swift action anticipated.
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Vermont House Refuses Legion Speech on Joint Session
The Vermont House rejected a Senate-passed plan to hold a Jan 25 joint session to hear William J. Rogers, national commander of the American Legion and a Brewers Association representative. The 72-70 roll call showed close sentiment with several veterans speaking against the measure.
Vermont Senate Opens Amid Legion Debate on Opening Day
A joint session dispute over an American Legion resolution dominated opening day in Montpelier. Lawmakers, including Sen John Boylan and Lt Gov Brian Burns, debated time and priority, with conservatives eyeing recon sideration as liberals and freshmen opposed. The scene captured House liberals and a Vermont Senate chamber split from Bennington to Chittenden County.
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Weather briefing: cold and cloudy through night
The forecast calls for cloudy and cold conditions with variable cloudiness and wind. Highs near 20 degrees, tonight fair and cold with lows from 0 to 10 above.
First clash over Vermont Yankee storage and rates
In a two day old administration, Gov. Richard Snelling and Attorney General M Jerome Diamond split on intervening in NRC hearings on Vermont Yankee s plan to add on site storage for spent fuel. Diamond pursued intervention arguing timeliness. Snelling warned of higher rates and costs if storage space is lacking.
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Montpelier memo shows Snelling to centralize power
In early days of Gov Richard Snelling administration the expected shift toward centralized control is clear. Cabinet line officers will run day to day operations while Snelling and his close aides handle major policy. Former officials like John Gray and William Gilbert are seen as key voices shaping this management approach, with emphasis on efficiency and accountability.
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