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Congress Highlights Across Sectional Debates in Senate and House
The House approved a farm bill 411 to 3 amid opposition from the Eisenhower administration with Benson pressing to cut federal excise taxes by 912 million dollars while backing flexible price supports for crops. The Senate weighs Hawaii statehood votes and Alaska readiness, with Eisenhower urging action but skeptical on Alaska. A McCarthy subcommittee moves to probe 82 election irregularities and Chavez’s possible unseating. Also citing Wilkins’ Labor Department post and trooper exams set for Maryland with April testing dates.
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Washington
Secretary of
House
Bill Benson
House Agriculture Committee
Eisenhower
Tration
Benson
Hawah
Alaska
Hawaii
Senate
Statehood
Chavez
Sen. Chavez
Patrick J. Hurley