Sikes Offers Full Financial Disclosure To Save Chairman Post
U S Representative Robert Sikes of Florida promised to reveal personal finances beyond current House rules to deter reformers from removing him as chairman of the appropriations subcommittee on military construction. The pledge followed Ethics Committee findings of past stock holdings omissions and a land deal, with questions about conflicts of interest and calls from 13 House members for his removal.
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Carter reshuffle plan stalls amid congressional rift
President elect Jimmy Carter and lawmakers spar over a cabinet reshuffle authority. Carter seeks 60 day changes in agencies with no veto, while House GOP Brooks insists changes require an actual congressional vote. Talks yield no timetable and no compromise, with energy department creation a possible later step.
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Kissinger to receive possible post retirement Secret Service protection
President Ford orders post retirement protection for Henry Kissinger based on ongoing threats noted by the Secret Service. State Department spokesman says Congress may be asked to authorize protection after Kissinger leaves office January 20. Secret Service proposed extraordinary measures, including armored limousines and guards, not previously provided to a secretary of state. Cyrus Vance to rely on State Department security rather than the Secret Service.
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