Committee Approves Bill Hiking Social Security Benefits
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill to boost Social Security benefits by 11 percent next year and to raise the payroll tax wage base to fund the increases. The measure advances with a voice vote despite GOP opposition and aims for a House vote next week. The plan features a 7 percent boost starting April checks and a 4 percent rise in July checks, financed by expanding the payroll tax base. The panel also discussed tax reforms including a revamped minimum tax on transfer income.
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Impeachment talk and energy policy dominate Capitol action
A cascade of actions unfolds as Agnew faces possible federal or local charges and a defense fund struggles to cover mounting costs while the IRS probes back taxes. Congress weighs Nixon impeachment amid a wide energy package debate. Jackson’s bill pursues emergency powers with environmental safeguards and a one year sunset, as Kissinger and U.S. officials watch Syria and Egypt cease-fire talks.
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Virginia Energy Cuts Spread Across Communities
Virginia officials urge energy saving measures as fuel shortages hit schools and offices. Norfolk, Richmond, and Virginia Beach study temperature limits, altered school hours, and reduced lighting while town councils consider bike paths to curb car use.
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Watergate Tape Testimony and Court Proceedings Continue
The Watergate case returns to court as prosecutors weigh whether two conversations were recorded. Testimony from Richard Ben-Veniste, Miss Woods, and Gen. John Bennett highlights tape fragility, potential copies for court custody, and questions of credibility. A White House push to clear up handling sloppiness is noted amid ongoing grand jury review.
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Republicans Split Over Nixon Amid Watergate Fallout
GOP lawmakers debate Nixon era power struggles as Cox resignation and missing tapes shift mood. Some insist the issue is Congress power, not the President, while others note growing independence and fear shifting away from retaliation, with Ford looming as VP.
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Bank hostage case ends with suspect at Atlanta branch
A gunman failed to meet a $200,000 demand as a branch in Atlanta with about $50,000 cash faced hostage taking. Chatham negotiated while FBI moved in $200,000 from headquarters. The four bank employees Patsy Raffrey Julia Watts Dona Johnson Susan Stamps were identified among hostages.
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Two Escapees Surrender After Their Hostages Flee
In Wadena Minnesota two jail fugitives Morgan and Winans surrendered after the Wegscheid family fled their home early Thursday morning. The fugitives had held them for more than 33 hours and had threatened violence. Morgan, 37, faced murder charges in a double slaying and Winans, 18, was charged with stealing beer and cigarettes. Both men were jailed following a Tuesday police standoff as they sought an aircraft to escape. Preliminary bond was set at 100000 for Morgan and 50000 for Winans on conspiracy to steal and exercise control of an aircraft.
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States seek fuel cuts with car pooling and patrols
In Maine drivers cut back speeds after radar checks on Route 1, while Georgia and Tennessee seek fuel savings by increased plain sight patrols and car pool incentives. Ohio mandates lighter cars and lower power use, and Maryland West Virginia discuss emergency powers and fleet reductions as energy conservation efforts unfold nationwide.
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