Defense budget fight looms as Schlesinger seeks 2.6 billion increase
Defense Secretary Schlesinger urges the Senate to raise the defense budget by 2.6 billion above the House 90.2 billion plan, warning that House cuts would yield the lowest defense program in a quarter century. The clash pits the Appropriations and Budget committees with potential liberal and conservative support for scaling or restoring funds.
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Northrop accused of payoff in defense bid
The Capitol Hill News Service reports Northrop paid 40000 to John Blandford, former House Armed Services staffer, to influence a 1 billion Pentagon light aircraft contract between Northrop and Fairchild. Blandford, tied to rival firm Hiller, was believed to sway committee decisions during the 1972 bid.
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Poll shows varied views on national defense spending
In Long Beach California on October 13 1975 an Independent Am Press Telegram poll reveals 38 percent say too much is spent on defense 32 percent say it is about right 20 percent want more and 10 percent undecided.
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Poll shows defense as top voter concern over federal spending
A private Caddell poll for Senate Democrats shows defense cited as the No. 1 voter worry about federal spending, far ahead of foreign aid or welfare. The survey by renowned pollster Patrick J. Caddell reflects Democratic leadership framing on fiscal issues.
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