Justice Dept Memo Warns Poll Registration Could Invite Fraud
A Justice Department memo from its criminal division warned that the election day registration bill could increase voting fraud. Deputy Attorney General Flaherty invoked executive privilege to withhold the six page internal document from Senate Rules Committee members, saying he had not seen it and would discuss with Attorney General Bell.
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Tonry Resigns from House Over Primary Vote Fraud
Rep Rick Tonry of Louisiana announces his resignation from the U S House amid claims of vote fraud in his primary. He says he will run again when a new election is called to fill the vacancy and confirms the move in a live radio interview. He denies personal guilt and cites fraud on both sides.
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Carter energy plan draws European support and domestic opposition
President Carter reported broad European approval for his energy conservation plan while facing congressional opposition at home. He declined to testify before the House Select Energy Committee, warned of inevitable political disapproval, and said he would shoulder part of the opposition as he prepared to travel to London for the Western economies summit.
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Compromise bill would cut taxes for most workers after June
Congress moves toward a stimulus package that expands the standard deduction for individuals and couples, reduces withholding, and extends temporary tax cuts. The plan favors taxpayers with modest incomes who do not itemize and includes credits for hiring more workers and for handicapped employees, with totals estimated across 1977 to 1979.
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Nixon to Break Silence on Watergate Interview
Former President Richard Nixon will give his first post resignation interview as Watergate returns to prominence. The broadcast is set for 6 30 p.m. CDT on 155 television and 730 radio outlets including Channel 10.
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Tuna work stoppage drags on as prices forewarned
Skippers and mates on U.S. tuna boats voted not to sail continuing a three month protest over federal porpoise protection rules. Docked since February 12, the fleet faces a looming 40 percent rise in canned fish prices this summer amid near total fish scarcity.
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