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Equal Justice Under The Law Debate Stalls in Congress
In Washington February 2, the attorney general announced a push to legislate equal justice under law for all citizens. House committees face delays as southern lawmakers seek parliamentary tools to block hearings on civil rights, while President Eisenhower’s program aims to protect voting rights and empower civil action under new laws. Rep Cellier urged calm deliberation as Browne defended federal civil rights measures against fears of state sovereignty erosion. Charles Commando Kelly began work as a traffic trials engineer for the State Highway Department in Louisville after prior industry considerations.
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Washington
Browne
Senate
Colmer
House
Sted Tanifor
South
Eisenhower
Congress
Civision
Calomess
Cellier -D-Ny
Joe
Louisville
Charles
Commando Kelly
Toiday
State Highway Department
Kelly
St. Louis
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Jefferson County