Johnson Faces House Senate Clash Over 5 Percent Cut
The piece notes President Johnson's leadership strain as he battles Congress over a 5 percent cut to a $7.5 billion appropriation bill affecting Treasury, Post Office, and the presidency. Republicans gain stance after 1966 elections, aiming to curb spending despite Johnson's push for peace talks with North Vietnam.
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Congress Edges Into Easter Recess With Quiet Session
The 90th Congress heads into Easter recess backdated to work paused for vacation. Analysts note it has produced little so far beyond headlines from ethics probes into Powell and Dodd and a general drift toward cost cutting. President Johnson pushes proposals but lawmakers show limited spark as in 1965.
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Council Chagnon Advances Hall Purchases and Flag
Council Chagnon in Union St. Jean Baptiste hall approves purchasing 125 chairs for the hall and a 50 star flag. Maine councils will meet in Chagnon’s hall on April 9 and an advertisement will be bought from St. Jean Baptiste Bienfaisance at Elm and Main in Biddeford. Closing prayers were given by Ernest Valliere.
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Iceland's Althing Celebrates Century of Parliament
Iceland's Althing, the world's oldest parliamentary assembly, marks more than a millennium since its founding. The historic body has continued to shape governance in Iceland through centuries of political change.
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