Congress Faces Imperial Tensions as Split Government Debates Power
In December 1975 Congress returns for 18 days of discussion amid debate over congressional overreach and executive power. Analysts note tensions between oversight and dominance, citing attempts to curb executive secrecy and legislative veto provisions, with historic references to Washington Jackson Lincoln and Roosevelt.
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Congress
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Senate
United States
Legislative
Henry Kissinger
Commerce
Rogers C. B. Morton
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Washington
Jackson
Lincoln
Franklin Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Caffeine Declared Only Safe Ingredient In OTC Sedatives
The FDA labels many common OTC sleep aids and stimulant pills as neither completely safe nor effective. The advisory notes caffeine as the only major safe ingredient while warning some products may harm certain individuals, especially children, and urges consultation with physicians before use.
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Federal Food and Drug Administration
The
Proprietary Association
FDA
Humphrey's Hour Could Arrive for 1976 Nomination
National and state polls show strong support for Hubert Humphrey among Democratic leaders with a sizable rank and file opposition. Survey data from U S News and World Report, Harris Field and Gallup indicate Humphrey as a leading, yet divisive, candidate vs Ford and Reagan, especially in California where he polarizes voters.
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Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
U.S. News and World Report
Democratic National Committee
Edward Kennedy
Gallup
HHH
Kennedy
George Wallace
Wallace
Minnesota
California
Jerry Brown
Louis ‘Harris
Mervin Field
George McGovern
Louis Harris
Ford
Harris
NBC. News
Washington
William R. Hamilton
Hamilton
Ronald Reagan
McGovern
Louisville
Public Service Strike Tests Grasso Budget Balances
The piece argues Gov Grasso faces a 35 hour work week clash with state workers and private sector norms. It notes AFL CIO leaders and unions resist overtime cuts while urging productivity gains to avoid public service shutdowns and broader taxpayer backlash.
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Ella Grasso
Connecticut
Public Service
McGovern Critics Push Back On Bus Coping Strategy
The piece reports on Democratic stance toward school busing during the 1970s era. It notes George McGovern’s firm support for busing as a remedy to segregation while party insiders fear his uncompromising stance. Carter proposes voluntary metro area busing, provoking division among liberals and technocrats.
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Andrew Tully
Washington
Geor McGovern
South
Louisville
Peter Hart
Hart
Roger
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Oklahoma lawmakers face tough issues ahead of legislative session
Oklahomans should prepare as about a month remains before the next legislature starts. State lawmakers expect controversial issues and debate over aid to New York City. Fred Harris is noted for digging into leftist roots in the state.
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Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
American Newspaper Publishers Association
DIAL
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
AP News
New York City
Fred Harris
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