Trade Quota Bill Forged By House
The House Ways and Means Committee assembled a foreign trade bill to curb imports while giving the president power to ease restrictions. It features mandatory quotas on textiles and footwear, possible presidential waivers, and measures to curb certain chemicals. The bill aims to boost domestic exporters with new tax provisions and relief for hurt industries, with final language pending conferees.
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Boxcar Shortage Sparks Federal Drive to Find Solutions
Federal officials and railroads seek ways to end the annual boxcar shortage as peak shipping nears. A shipper poll shows no current shortage but warns the trend may not hold. Proposals span penalties on idle cars, standby fleets, and a potential 10,000-car Defense Department fleet with cost estimates reaching billions.
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Shafer Invited To Address Dem Gathering
Gov. Shafer, returning from the National Governors Conference, was asked by Pennsylvania Democrats to address their party platform hearings in Harrisburg. Democratic state chairman John N. Scales said the invitation, dated Aug. 7, aims to hear issues voters care about and would be conducted respectfully without harassment. The final hearings were set for Aug. 19 or 20 in Harrisburg.
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