Ancient Warrior Still Full of Fight at Night 83
Arthur Edson profiles Rep. Clare Hoffman of Allegan Michigan nearing his 83rd birthday. The veteran has long used a folksy oratory to press his antiwar and agri policy stances, while recalling early career wages and his solitary stand on agriculture. Hoffman notes decades in Congress and a history of challenging bills, with remarks on foreign policy and labor.
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Arthur Edson
House
Washington—R
Clare Hoffman
Allegan
Mich
Hoffman
Aiad Business School
Italy Coalition Formed Amid Party Pivots in Rome
In Rome on Wednesday the Democratic Socialist Party voted to join the Christian Democrats in an anti Communist coalition likely placing Amintore Fanfani as premier. Giuseppe Saragat argued for joining if social reforms are pursued, with the coalition potentially giving the government a Chamber and Senate majority through Democratic Socialist support.
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Rome
Democratic-Socialists
Christian Democrats
Amintore Fanfani
North Carolina
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Firra
Chamber of Deputies
Democratic Socialists’ Board of Directors
Saragat
Chamber
Senate
Hoffman Addresses House On Courage Amid Debate
As Hoffman spoke on Wednesday the House buzzed and the presiding officer rapped for order. The aging legislator, declaring he is an old man, urged colleagues to vote with courage. His swagger remained evident as he moved along the aisle, still full of fight at nearly 83.
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Clare Hoffman
House
Hoffman
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