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Congress Grapples with 80 Billion Pentagon Budget and Tax Extension
Congress starts the week weighing an $80 billion Pentagon budget and extending the 10 percent surtax. The Senate Armed Services Committee drafts a $25 billion military procurement bill with antiballistic missiles and a new bomber. The House Ways and Means Committee moves on the surtax extension amid mixed support and budget-cut pressures. President Nixon seeks compromise. Burger poised for Senate confirmation as Chief Justice. The space program bill faces funding debates while cigarette labeling fights linger.
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