Governors Back Nixon New Federalism But Demand More Funding
Colorado Springs reports the National Governors Conference largely supported President Nixon's federalism plan yet urged full funding for welfare and Medicaid. Led by Nelson Rockefeller, governors pressed 100 percent welfare funding, shared taxes with no strings, and backed health insurance, while debates on crime policy and urban housing surfaced.
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Nixon backs oil depletion cut as administration signals support
Washington UPI reports the Nixon Administration will back lowering the oil depletion allowance from 27.5 percent to 2 percent. Sen. Jacob Javits said officials informed him of support for the House action, despite Nixon's campaign defense of the depletion allowance as vital to national security. The piece notes industry preference for other tax provisions and the large cost write-offs that compete with depletion.
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Governors Grumble at Nixon Cutback Plan
Colorado Springs dispatch reports U.S. governors privately grumbled at a 75 percent cut in government construction spending. Democrats claimed White House aides blocked a petition to cancel the cuts, while governors faced pressure to adjust plans as the April deadline loomed and projects faced delays.
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Nixon hosts poolside dinner for cabinet members
President and Mrs. Nixon entertain 33 guests at their San Clemente villa with Truman china, a mariachi band, and cocktails at 7 p.m. Dinner follows an hour later in an inner courtyard lit by Hawaiian torches, overlooking the ocean and features a fountain with lily pads.
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