Nixon stays neutral in Senate GOP leadership race
The Nixon administration says it is neutral in the race for Senate minority leader. Spokesman Herbert Klein notes the White House has no preferred candidate and can work with any of the three contenders: Hugh Scott, Roman Hruska, and Howard Baker Jr.
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Stennis Leads Fight To Block Bomber Fund Slash
Senate managers predict failure of Sen McGovern amendment to cut bomber development funds from 95 million to 20 million. Sen Stennis defends urgent need to proceed with the advanced aircraft amid aging B52s and possible missile defense advances. McGovern warns total cost could reach 25 billion, while Republicans map leadership moves in a separate session.
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Agencies To Accept Construction Cutbacks
The Budget Bureau says federal construction cutbacks will affect worthwhile projects but all agencies are expected to comply. Only six categories of new projects will be exempt, with Vietnam construction and some defense work needing Nixon's personal approval.
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