Bell nomination sparks Senate clash over civil rights record
Brooke and Bayh tangled over Attorney General nominee Bell with Kennedy urging a fair, present-commitment review. Bell pledged vigorous enforcement of civil rights laws and shifting courts’ authority on desegregation. Five Democrats broke ranks to vote against sending the nomination to committee amid opposition from civil rights groups.
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Young endorsed tells of U N hopes for Vietnam
United Nations Ambassador designate Andrew Young won unanimous Senate Foreign Relations Committee approval and said he hopes the U N will admit Vietnam. He noted the administration is studying full recognition and noted missing Americans in action as a condition. He stressed regaining moral leadership and improving ties with the Third World and Israel.
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Carter Names Califano HEW Chief at White House Ceremony
President Carter welcomed Joseph A. Califano Jr. as secretary of Health Education and Welfare, praising his sensitivity to the less fortunate and calling him a tough administrator. Califano, sworn in in the White House, was the ninth Carter Cabinet member after Senate approval 95 to 1.
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Carter nominates Richardson to ambassador at large
President Carter announced Elliott Richardson, former Nixon attorney general and Ford ambassador to Britain, as ambassador at large and special representative for the Law of the Sea Conference. The post pays 46800 dollars a year and could extend beyond Carter’s term depending on conference duration.
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