House OKs 30.8 Billion Military Bill With Nerve Gas Provisions
The House approved a 30.8 billion military authorization covering weapon purchases including nerve gas and civilian cadet access forWest Point Annapolis and the Air Force Academy for women cadets next year. The measure funds production of binary nerve gas devices and advance components for a bomber and cruiser, with conditions on presidential approval and future production. The bill also authorizes 3.8 billion for worldwide military construction during the period.
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Budget Cuts Cancel $47.5 Million in Appropriations
The article reports a $47.5 million elimination of appropriations tied to contract authority for the Helium fund under the Bureau of Mines. President Ford seeks further cuts of $141.39 million but faces House resistance. The Budget includes avoiding new purchases while considering delaying funds for the National Scenic and Recreation Highway along the Mississippi. Additional programs kept intact include Head Start services, basic skills centers, community development, and Forest Service roads funding.
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Ford job rating dips in economy and foreign policy grip
Harris reports a month of campaigning leaves Ford with 41-56 percent negative job rating, still below the May 50-49 positive rating after the Mayaguez episode. Betty Ford venerates higher public support at 80-34 percent. Despite slight gains, Ford remains weak on economy and foreign policy, with negative scores on economic health 70-26 and on the Soviet Union 49-42.
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House Rules approves Turkey arms bill for floor vote
The House Rules Committee approved a bill to partially lift the U S arms embargo on Turkey by a 9 to 6 vote and sent it to the House floor for debate and final passage next week. The measure, already passed by the Senate, would let Turkey possess 585 million dollars of military equipment bought before the embargo.
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