Senators' outside speaking fees top lawmakers in 1974
More than two thirds of the U S Senate earned outside honorariums in 1974 with totals over 15 000 for many. Howard Baker led at 49 650 followed by Mark Hatfield 45 677 Hubert Humphrey 40 750 and Henry Jackson 34 350. Some funds went to charity but others came from special interest groups.
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Wash
Herman Talmadge
D-Ga
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D-Maine
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Rmass
Harrison Williams
D-N.j
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Optimism Grows Amid Recession Fears in United States
A Harris poll of 1 579 households finds rising economic optimism despite beliefs the country remains in recession. Most say they will spend more on goods and services than since 1973 while 86 percent feel recession effects. Only 25 percent expect unemployment to peak next year. People plan to buy essentials, save, or invest with any extra cash.
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