Carter Plans First 100 Days Agenda On Key Reforms
President-elect Jimmy Carter held preinaugural Cabinet talks on Saint Simons Island to map the first 100 days agenda. He aims to pardon Vietnam draft evaders, pursue welfare and tax reform, national health insurance, and broader presidential accessibility, with Mondale providing the month-by-month plan. Powell said Caddell noted rising consumer confidence but public skepticism toward federal officials, and Carter urged reform of government and vigilance against insular Cabinet behavior.
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Carter delays welfare reform and defense cuts plan
Carter plans to delay full welfare reform and defense savings after a Tuesday briefing with Harold Brown and Joseph Califano. Powell indicated realism about completing defense reductions this year, with some progress possible in the 78 budget and small portions in 79. Brown and Califano cautioned against expecting large one year cuts, noting potential savings exist but not guaranteed.
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Peanut Special trains plan Plains to Washington inaugural trip
Plains Georgia prepares two special trains for Jimmy Carters inauguration with Amtrak and Southern Railway services. About 350 residents have reservations to ride the Plains to Washington express nicknamed the Peanut Special promising a festive, memorable journey for Carters supporters and news organizations seeking a standout story.
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Carter Will Give Women a Chance
President elect James Earl Carter says his administration will broaden leadership roles for women, offering them chances in government and private life as stepping stones to higher posts. He defends Griffin Bell and notes criticism stems from club memberships and regional ties, predicting Bell will be a great attorney general.
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Nine wild horses may be destroyed in Wyoming
Nine wild horses captured during an October roundup south of Lille America have not been claimed under the Bureau of Land Management adopt a horse program. The agency said Tuesday the horses may have to be destroyed if they are not adopted. Prospective owners must pledge humane treatment and not exploit them commercially.
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Carter reassures New York mayor after meeting Carter
Mayor Beame and Gov. Carey reported satisfaction after meeting President-elect Carter in St Simons Island. Carter pledged to prevent bankruptcy and faulted past federal policy while steering aid through Blumenthal to address New York City debt and bank and pension concerns. He denied direct federal loan guarantees and urged cooperation to meet a $1 billion obligation by January end.
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Economic indicators climb showing gains in November
Washington reports the government's leading indicators index rose 1 percent in November, the strongest up move in five months, with six of ten components up and four down. The coincident index rose 1.1 percent while the lagging index fell 0.4 percent as activity edges higher.
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Senators resign early give edge to successors
Retirement moves create seniority shifts as Chaffee Danforth and Zorinsky enter Senate early. Early exits by past lawmakers grant the newcomers slight committee and office space advantages, though real impact remains limited at career start. James Eastland and John McClellan illustrate long term seniority gains and leadership roles from earlier service.
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Inaugural medals and prints announced for Carter event
The Inaugural Committee named artists Jacob Lawrence Roy Lichtenstein Robert Rauschenberg Jamie Wyeth and Andy Warhol for a limited edition portfolio of prints priced at 2500 per set. Official medals feature Carter portrait by Julian Harris and seal with prices from 12 to 200. Proceeds fund Smithsonian museums and public events.
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