Carter Defeats $2 Billion Carrier Plan In House Vote
The House sustained President Carter's veto on the $2 billion aircraft carrier, with a 64 vote majority to override failing 192 to 206. Leaders expected a closer outcome as Carter backs stronger defense but suggests reallocating funds to Army and Air Force equipment and R D. Congressional factions debate next steps, including possibly scrapping the bill and starting anew or awaiting a Senate review.
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Carter courts special interest groups to gain natural gas support
President Carter seeks backing from business groups and producers to round up votes for a compromise natural gas bill amid a Senate showdown. The White House denies deals, while Carter had earlier attacked economic lobbies as he tied energy legislation to anti inflation efforts.
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Anti hijacking pact faces political snags abroad
London reports seven major non-Communist nations backing a global anti hijacking pact face legal and political snags as India Algeria Libya show cool support. Britain and France warn Arab states could block Europe via air barriers if sanctions hit hijackers havens. Despite concerns, the seven nations including Britain France United States West Germany Italy Canada and Japan stay committed to Bonn’s mid July summit concept led by Japan’s Takeo Fukuda.
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Unions reject Carter wage and price control plan
Washington AP reported that President Carter's anti inflation plan faces AFL-CIO opposition as top advisers met labor leaders to discuss voluntary wage and price guidelines. Proposals would cap wage increases at about 7 percent annually and price rises near 5 percent, a stance Labor opposes as edging toward mandatory controls. Attending were AFL-CIO President George Meany and five executive council members along with Labor Secretary Ray Marshall and Charles Schultze.
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