Compromise Fails as Tax Cut Extension Clears Senate
The Senate approved six month extensions of 1975 tax cuts and sent the bill to a House-Senate conference after failing to reach compromise with President Ford over a 1977 spending ceiling. A veto seemed likely, with hopes for an override before the year ends and minimal amendments added, including a six month extension of a housing tax credit.
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UPI
Senate
Ford
Congress
Vance Hartke
D-Ind
Intruder breaches White House fence near Susan Ford
A 24 year old man climbed the White House fence on Thanksgiving Eve and hid for two hours, approaching Susan Ford within five feet before arrest. He sought a pardon for his father, a former airman convicted of heroin smuggling, and had previously been released on personal recognizance after a prior fence jump.
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Washington
UPI
White House
Susan Ford
Wmal-Tv
University of North Carolina
Ford
Air Force
Washington Police
Executive Protective Service
Senate approves union picketing bill faces possible veto
The Senate passed a contentious measure 52 to 43 expanding picketing power at construction sites and sent it to President Ford who faces pressure from conservatives and labor. Supporters say it meets conditions set by Ford and Dunlop. opponents urge a veto as a stance against the bill.
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John T. Dunlop
Ford
California
Ronald Reagan
Foxy Delicatessen Owner Abe Fox Cleared in Nevada Case
A Nevada court dismissed with prejudice the case against Abe Fox and Evaluators Inc finding no probative evidence of wrongdoing by them in land litigation in Pahrump. The Sun notes Fox’s return to public life after lengthy surgery for Paul Price and hints at future political exposure.
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Abe
Nevada
Pahrump
State Department of Commerce
Abe Fox Or
Evaluators, Inc
Abe Fox and
Evaltors, Inc
Nevada Senators Oppose Picket Bill Faces Veto Risk
U S senators Cannon and Laxalt, both opposed to the Common Situs Bill, voted against expanding union picketing at construction sites. The measure passed the Senate 52 to 43 with broad support. Laxalt hoped President Ford would veto the bill, arguing it could undermine Right To Work in states like Nevada.
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Nevada
U.S
Howard Cannon
Paul Laxalt
Senate
Laxalt
Ford
House
Gotham Bail-Out Plan To White House
The House and Senate approved a 2.3 billion loan bill to aid New York City from bankruptcy. President Ford was expected to sign soon, with Treasury Secretary Simon to approve the first loan, ending a long fight over federal aid during New York City’s financial crisis.
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WMAL
East Rooom
White House
Washington
Ford
New York
House approves energy control bill to lower oil prices
The House backed a comprehensive energy bill by 236 to 160 despite defeating a compromise attempt. It sets an initial domestic oil price of 7.66 dollars per barrel with potential annual adjustments and allows the President limited price shifting. The measure also allows gasoline rationing in emergencies and adds mileage standards.
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UPI
Ford
Senate
House
Congress
Bob Dole
Brian
Dole
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