Virginia budget squeeze tests state leadership and tax options
As the General Assembly opens, Virginia faces a $102.6 million revenue shortfall of 1.35 percent of the current biennial budget. Gov Godwin signals possible spending cuts or new taxes, while Southside lawmakers oppose additional taxes. Delegates and Senators now hold the initiative to resolve the fiscal gap.
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Idaho Judge Rolls Back OSHA Power in Historic Ruling
Idaho businessman Bill Barlow resisted an OSHA inspection claiming Fourth Amendment protections. The district court ruled OSHA searches without a warrant unconstitutional, sending the case toward Congress for rewrite. Rep George Hansen hailed the decision as a curb on federal regulation and a Bicentennial-era check on bureaucratic overreach.
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Bobby Byrd Beats Liberal Democrats In Senate Fight
Washington reports a bitter Senate leadership battle in which Bobby Byrd of West Virginia outmaneuvered Humphrey allies. The caucus rift included defections, backroom talks, and firings of insults as Byrd secured control, formed a three member committee, and offered Humphrey a compromised position while liberals balked at Steering Committee control.
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Connecticut
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Kennedy
Muskle
Fritz Hollings
South Carolina
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Inauguration Plans Seen Real Horror for Carter Camp
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report a chaotic and strained effort to organize Carter's first inauguration. VIP ticket access is blocked, finances are under pressure, and veteran Democrats doubt the Carter camp's organizational prowess as the January 21 event approaches.
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Carter stimulus faces partisan clash as balance effort unfolds
The article flags intense debate over Carter's proposed 15 billion stimulus and looming inflation risks. It notes AFL CIO opposition, labor calls for higher wages, and Carter aides resisting austerity while Blumenthal champions aggressive inflation vigilance. It highlights fiscal prudence worries and the challenge of achieving policy balance.
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Carter considers three parts of his economic package
President Carter outlined a threepart plan in Plains including a one shot $10 billion tax rebate, permanent tax cuts totaling about $16 billion, and increased government spending. The package aims to boost growth to about 5.5 percent by late 1977 and reduce unemployment from 8 to about 7 percent, with further stimulus into 1978 if needed.
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