95th Congress Opens With Democratic Strength and Carter Ahead
The 95th Congress convenes with Democrats holding a solid Senate majority and 282 to 43 in the House. President Ford will deliver the State of the Union as Carter prepares to take office January 20. Cabinet confirmations, especially Griff Bell for attorney general, loom large amid civil rights scrutiny.
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Three Key Religious Events Could Be Top Story in 1976
New York AP notes three major religious developments contending for top year status. The Episcopal Church ordained women to priesthood, Carter’s born again Christian stance boosted evangelical interest, and the Detroit Call to Action Catholic conference urged reforms on birth control divorce and women’s rights. Different polls crowned different leaders based on voters and publications.
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