District gains Home Rule as House OKs DC bill
The House approved a compromise home rule bill for the District of Columbia paving a partisan election for mayor and city council while Congress retains key local powers. Mayor Walter Washington called the vote a step toward full participation in government.
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Nelson urges limits on prescription drug promotion
Senator Gaylord Nelson proposes Congress ban prescription drug advertising and ban detail men who call on doctors. He cites drug firms' spending to influence doctors, noting publicly funded health costs rise as doctors are persuaded to prescribe. He argues major medical advances spread without advertising.
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U S book may help cut costs for families
Washington reports the Agriculture Department released its annual Handbook for the Hero, a yearbook showing how to stretch incomes. The 1967 price rises to 5.70, up 2.20 since last year, with a long history of increases since 1767. About 251,152 copies printed, 233,450 to Congress, 6,152 to agencies, and the superintendent of documents to manage public sale.
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Retail credit firm under fire
The FTC accused Retail Credit Co of unfair and deceptive tactics to collect personal information from millions. It reported its investigators operate under a system to dig up adverse data on applicants for jobs or insurance, prioritizing quantity over accuracy. Headquarters are in Atlanta. the firm claims compliance with the 1971 Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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SBA extends six month funding amid SBA loan probe
The House voted 399 to 21 to extend SBA funding by six months, boosting loan authority from 4.3 to 4.875 billion. The move follows a probe into alleged improper political pressure by White House officials to secure SBA loans, with potential conference committee action if the Senate approves.若
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GAO Finds Nearly $100,000 Spent On Agnew After Resignation
A GAO preliminary report shows at least 95,406 by December 4 for Agnew related offices aides free mailing and supplies plus 89,193 in salaries, with unclear authority for Secret Service protection and office space. Rep. Moss says White House cooperation was limited and actions may exceed sanctioned funds.
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Agnew misconduct case heard by Maryland panel
A three judge panel appointed by the Maryland Court of Appeals hears arguments from Leon H A Pierson for former Vice President Spiro Agnew. The Maryland Bar Association seeks discipline over Agnew's Oct 10 plea of no contest to tax evasion, arguing it shows professional misconduct. Agnew contends his resignation date plea cannot justify disbarment.
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Ford presides over White House legislative meet
Vice President Gerald R. Ford leads his third meeting with top administration and congressional leaders to discuss 1974 human and community affairs proposals at the White House. A public poll shows 45 percent would respect Nixon more if he resigned for Ford, 31 percent would not. Attendees include Labor Secretary Brennan, Brinegar, Roy Ash, Caspar Weinberger, Melvin Laird, John Rhodes, Robert Griffin, and Howard Baker Jr.
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