Senate passes broad bill expanding builder picket rights
The Senate approved a disputed bill expanding building trades unions power to picket at construction sites by a 52 to 45 vote. It would allow unions to shut down an entire site over disputes with a single subcontractor, with House conference likely after Thanksgiving.
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Senate delays car antipollution rules until 1980
The Senate Public Works Committee voted to ease car antipollution standards and delay their major application to the 1980 model year. The panel rejected a push to push the delay to 1982, and limited 1978 79 models to 10 percent meeting post 1980 targets.
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U S to test photo ID for food stamp recipients
The Agriculture Department plans to test photographic ID systems for food stamp recipients. Assistant Secretary Richard Feltner said the department will seek public comment next month and begin projects in a few selected areas soon after.
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Meany orders busing stance accepted or expulsion threat
AFL-CIO President George Meany demanded Massachusetts union leaders drop opposition to mandatory school busing or risk suspension or expulsion under national policy. He met with Joseph Sullivan and James Loughlin as the Massachusetts State Labor Council faced a special meeting to align with policy.
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