Military Quick Pay Raise Faces Longer Postal Rate Hike
Washington AP reports the House shows urgency for a swift military pay raise while postal rate increases and civilian pay hikes face slower action. Johnson seeks a $800 million postal boost with a penny per letter rise and up to a $2.5 billion civilian pay raise. leaders push a rapid but uncertain path for all measures.
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Timing of surtax remains in play amid economic doubts
Washington AP reports the 6 percent surtax proposal may not take effect July 1 as planned. Officials say the tax remains under consideration but Congress opposition and weak early 1967 data could push a later start to September or October. By June hearings will aim to align the tax with fresh economic figures.
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