Incumbents Gain Value From Fringe Benefits Study
ADA analysis values a congressman’s compensation at 488505 including salaries office space and travel and other fringe benefits. It argues benefits rose 30 percent since 1973 and claims incumbents enjoy decisive advantages aiding reelection. It cites past reelection rates and urges public financing to level fields.
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Harris Survey: Ford Leads Reagan by 21 Percent in GOP Contest
Harris poll shows President Ford ahead of Ronald Reagan by 21 points for 1976 Republican nomination, 55-34 nationwide, with Ford strongest in the Midwest and East while Reagan edges closer in the West. Conservatives favor Ford more, suggesting his shift to a tougher stance boosts support among party conservatives.
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Dixie GOP chiefs seek Rockefeller ouster in 1976 ticket
Thirteen Southern and border state Republican chairmen discussed replacing Vice President Nelson Rockefeller with a new running mate for Ford. Most favored Reagan or another candidate, citing age and readiness for 1980. Some supported keeping Rockefeller, but no formal vote occurred.
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Nelson Rockefeller
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Clarke Reed
Mississippi
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California
Ronald Reagan
Cooksey
Hint
Louisiana
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Jim Boyce
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John Connally
Award Baker
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Howard
Bo" Calhaway
North Carolina
Jim Holfhouser
South
New York
Holfhouser
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Ala
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Rockefeller to woo Souths party leaders
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller will visit Columbia South Carolina on Wednesday to seek support from state Republicans for a 1976 vice presidential bid. State GOP officials planned a news friendly schedule including a nonpartisan luncheon with Gov. James Edwards and other officials after a prior stop in Alabama.
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National Airlines No Frills Fare Returns 35 Off
National Airlines reintroduces No Frills with 35 percent off daycoach fares from Sept 3 through Dec 16 1975. Fares from Los Angeles to Houston drop from 112 to 73 dollars with tax and a small surcharge. other routes like New Orleans Miami and Fort Lauderdale show similar savings. Tickets must be booked seven days in advance for travel on Mon Tue Wed Thu in a wide cabin jet with limited seats. Children 2 to 11 fly about a third off. meals are not served but beverages and cocktails may be available.
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