Carter signs 3.2 billion military aid bill with reservations
President Carter signed the 3.2 billion defense aid bill amid concerns over a provision allowing Congress to veto presidential arms decisions. Most funds go to Israel and Middle East nations. Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon receive substantial security assistance. The act also creates an 80 million Southern Africa fund amid Republican criticism that it could fuel conflict.
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Amin to Attend U.N. General Assembly in New York
Ugandan President Idi Amin will attend next month's U.N. General Assembly session in New York and address the assembly. He is expected to criticize President Carter and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young, according to Uganda radio.
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Roadless West Virginia town seeks aid from Russia
In Vulcan West Virginia a 200 person town with no road access since a coal company bridge collapsed two years ago considers asking the Soviet Union then East Germany for aid. Officials cite a $2 million to $4 million fix and note flooding elsewhere adds urgency.
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Assad rejects peace try in Middle East talks
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance arrived in Jordan to pursue a Geneva peace framework despite a setback in Syria. President Assad rejected the confrontation ministers plan, offering conditional support if the PLO is represented at Geneva.
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Abortion Funds Cut Off Study Shows States Split
The AP surveyed officials nationwide as federal Medicaid funds for elective abortions could be halted. Despite court setbacks and anti abortion gains, some areas may still offer publicly funded abortions, with the district possibly remaining open.
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House rejects gas tax hikes as Carter energy plan stalls
The House rejects a five cent federal gasoline tax increase and votes against other energy funding changes. Lawmakers also kill a proposal to earmark crude oil tax revenues for Social Security and vote down a plowback plan to aid oil companies. The debate touches abortion funding limits and HEW actions following court and Supreme Court rulings, with state responses varying.
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Auto industry awaits Carter signature on 1978 model pledge
Washington reports automakers expect President Carter to sign legislation to start building 1978 model cars. Congress approved a bill granting Detroit another delay in meeting stricter auto exhaust standards, the fourth postponement granted to the industry.
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