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Laird Names Role as Domestic Affairs Counselor at White House
Melvin R. Laird returns from retirement to serve as counselor to the president for domestic affairs with Cabinet rank. He aims to say no to impulsive White House requests, recalling times Nixon aides misread the president and urging restraint on domestic actions. Laird previously refused a $300 million Penn Central loan under the Defense Production Act.
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