Richmond Assembly Leaves $40 Per Person Tax Bite
Virginia General Assembly adjournment stretched past midnight leaving a lasting impact of about $40 per year per person from new taxes and sales taxes. The 1966 measures raise state revenue, fund education and infrastructure, create authorities for industry and outdoor recreation, expand highway and education programs, and adjust local utility taxation.
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Drive To Continue Student Loan Program Full Force
A push in Congress to restore and expand the federal direct college student loan program faces Johnson administration opposition. Sen. Ralph Yarborough vows an all out fight to fund loans, arguing the plan preserves higher education. The controversy centers on replacing defense education loans with a guaranteed loans system, with opposition citing cost and policy shifts.
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Status Of Major Legislation In Congress At End Of Week
The AP reports the second session of the 83rd Congress tracks major bills by status letters. C indicates committee status, P passed, L law, D being debated, and items move on the calendar. This weekly roundup summarizes where key proposals stand.
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