Food prices surge in March marking largest monthly rise in 22 years
In Washington the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports March prices up 0.9 percent, the biggest one month jump since 195? causing concern over inflation. The report highlights broad gains across food and energy as households brace for higher living costs.
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Percy says Nixon would face harsher reckoning under GOP helm
In a cleansing view of Watergate, Sen. Charles Percy argues the Republican National Committee would have fared better, saying the White House mishandled the affair and urging a special prosecutor. He cites future GOP gains if leadership tackles the scandal and cleans house.
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Texas Legislature Puts Through Major Bills In 63rd Session
The Associated Press lists key actions on bills in the 63rd Texas legislature. House passes ethics, lobbying, campaign reporting, open records, one term speaker, and other measures. several items move between chambers, with conferences and amendments. Senate advances primary date changes, state holiday, reorganization plans, transit authorities, judiciary system, and periodic sessions.
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Former FBI agent becomes USDA recruitment chief
Stephen B. King, once tied to Martha Mitchell in a Watergate dispute, is now a USDA official tasked with personnel actions and transfers. The 31 year old former FBI agent and Senate investigator joined USDA in December after serving as director of security for the Nixon re election campaign.
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First Day of Spring Shines on Katahdin Peak
On the first day of spring the sun reaches Mount Katahdin in Maine, the 5267 foot summit marking the northern terminus of the 2015 mile wilderness trail as well as a notable natural milestone. The Senate advances HJR7 on homestead salary commission.
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