Reagan veto override sparks unlikely flood panic
Sacramento reports both Republican and Democratic leaders say Reagan’s veto override is unlikely to trigger a broad wave. Speaker Moretti says his lame duck status loosens opposition, while Burton asserts Reagan remains a powerful influence. The 28 year first override on a Burton bill aimed at closing state hospitals proceeded amid party pressure and denials of threats.
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SSI Payment Increases Begin Under New Program
Washington officials say increased SSI payments go out this week as the program expands to include about 3.1 million recipients for February. The January maximum rose to 140 for individuals and 210 for couples, with retroactive checks mailed starting Saturday.
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Speeding citations double under 55 m.p.h. limit in California
California drivers cited for the 55 mph limit doubled after a statewide speed crackdown. CHP Commissioner Walter Pudinski said 2,816 violators were cited in a 24 hour period, up from 1,355 earlier in the month, as patrols intensified enforcement.
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Pudinski
Governor veto fight cited in Senate action
United Press International reports in Sacramento that a governor veto denial involved a top aide pressuring a Republican senator who aided in overriding the veto. Senate moves include bills on public utility advertising, student smoking areas, customer privacy in conflicts, anti discrimination in schools, small claims limits, tax voting options, reapportionment limits, strikebreaker bans, and royalty control with floor consideration for several measures and penalties.
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Nixon lacks authority to grant Agnew Secret Service protection
Comptroller General Elmer Staats says the president has no legal power to order protection for former Vice President Spiro Agnew. He notes no statutory authority and calls the protection a wasteful, arbitrary expense, while the Treasury argues executive prerogative allows it. Agnew resigned after pleading no contest to tax evasion.
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Bolivian rebels seize general as siege tightens
A column of armored cars moved through central Bolivia to crush a five day peasant uprising in Cochabamba Province. Peasant leaders backed by 20 000 campesinos seized Gen. Juan Perez when he urged negotiations. The army dispatched forces from Cochabamba City to break the revolt as 6 000 peasants protested price hikes, suspending highways railways and lines around the provincial capital.
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UPI
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