Congress Repeals DC Gun Control Authority Amid Debate
Washington faces a swift congressional reversal over DC handgun limits as both houses move to strip the district’s authority to set its own gun laws. If President Ford signs, it bars local criminal code changes for two years, provoking a clash between home rule and national politics in an election year.
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EFT and the rise of electronic banking in Illinois and Chicago
Banks push EFT as a convenience while legislators and courts reckon with its risks. Illinois faces a major battle over whether electronic terminals count as branch banks, with First National Bank and Continental Bank expanding in the Chicago area. Regulators weigh shared access, consumer protection, and the fate of a statewide branch system amid a national push toward a unified EFT network.
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Pennsylvania House drops plan for graduated income tax in 1975 76 session
The 1975 76 session will not pursue a graduated income tax as Democratic leaders in the House announced opposition. Public hearings last year drew weak public enthusiasm, ending the long drive in support of the reform.
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House Ethics Panel Delays Lobby Disclosure Bill
The House Ethics Committee led by Rep John Flynt blocks a lobbying disclosure bill as Congress nears adjournment. Reform advocates blame delay tactics by backroom players, while supporters like Rep Tom Foley and Rep Albert Quie push for action before the session ends. The piece warns voters to hold Representatives accountable on integrity.
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R-Tenn
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Carl Albert
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