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Civil Rights Bill Faces Fight Over Equal Opportunity Title
In the Senate Civil Rights debate the equal opportunity title draws heavy amendments as leaders seek to win a two thirds majority. Dirksen backs a package to limit federal power and push state control, while Southern senators seek to eliminate Title Seven.
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