Nixon wins congressional backing for China trip invite
President Nixon secured broad bipartisan support from House and Senate leaders for his China mission and disclosed that Senate leaders Mansfield and Scott were invited to visit Beijing. Ziegler said Nixon will not provide further nationwide briefings after his recent statements.
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Excessive physician fees spark debate across insurers
Washington AP reports new statistics showing doctors collected more than 500 million dollars in excess charges last year after insurers rejected 40 million tied to Blue Shield reductions. AMA notes physicians donated substantial free care while economists warn of overutilizers and two percent of doctors driving excess fees.
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Missouri college aid bill shelved by Senate debate
The Missouri Senate paused a proposed up to 800 dollar annual aid plan for needy college students choosing public or private schools after a lengthy clash over church state separation. Amendments were defeated and the bill was held for later consideration, with concerns over cost and private school subsidies.
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Blood drive tops goal with 281 pints collected
The first 1972 American Red Cross blood drive exceeded its 240 pint goal by 41 pints, totaling 281 pints after two days at the Eagles Lodge venue in Missouri. Credit goes to Missouri National Guard members, St. Thomas residents, and Aerie No. 2693 Fraternal Order of Eagles sponsors. Next bloodmobile visits in Jefferson City are April 20 and 24 at the First Christian Church.
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Volkmer undecided on new attempt to revive remap bill
Missouri House actions dominated a day of debate as Rep. Harold Volkmer voiced undecided status on reviving his redistricting bill. The House fell short 77-77 on a Volkmer scheme, with 17 absent and two present. A court plan remained possible if legislature acts soon, while officials cited April 25 as the census deadline for redistricting. A public defender bill and a nonstrike employees’ organizing measure also advanced, prompting mixed views on funding and government reach.
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Senate rejects Griffin anti busing amendment in desegregation vote
The Senate reversed last Friday and defeated Griffin's bid to bar federal courts from ordering school busing, 50 to 47, with several absent members returning to tilt the result. A Mansfield Scott compromise with mild busing limits was adopted 63 to 34 and then approved 66 to 29. Dem contenders Muskie Humphrey and McGovern voted against Griffin and for the compromise. debate over higher education and desegation provisions continued.
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South Dakota
Missouri River Basin power revenue under review
A GAO report says electric power revenues from the Missouri River Basin project may fall short of the funds needed to repay federal investments by 41.8 million to 181.2 million. It urges the Army Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation to publish studies on whether power rates will cover construction costs, estimated at 5.25 billion, and notes two amortization methods showing potential repayment gaps of 47.8 and 131.2 million.
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