Johnson Signals Tax Cut Backed Civil Rights Push
President Johnson discussed the tax cut bill and civil rights with Sen. Harry Byrd and House Leader Charles Halleck, noting potential delay on action. Byrd scheduled committee sessions and Johnson urged focus on Viet Nam and anti communism while Halleck predicted passage of the civil rights bill in the House by December end. McCormack joined a Security Council meeting as Johnson arranged power-transfer plans if disability occurs.
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Rights Bill Push Suit Is Doubted
A House Rules Committee showdown prompts a promise of action on the civil rights bill. Rep. Howard Smith says hearings may begin in January, while Rep. Richard Bolling presses for quicker discharge petition action and the Judiciary Committee weighs its six month review. Supporters and opponents line up. prospects for floor debate remain uncertain with a January deadline eyed.
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