Voting Rights Bill Delayed In Congress
Washington reports indicate the administration postponed further testimony on a new voting rights proposal as Northern Republicans fight to preserve support for the 1965 Voting Rights Act amid looming surtax extension votes. Mitchell canceled a Judiciary Committee appearance with sources suggesting concern over alienating swing votes.
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Efficiency Expert Tells Of Demotion
Washington AP An Air Force efficiency expert says he was demoted to cost overseer of a GI bowling alley after warning Congress about a $2 billion overrun on the CSA transport plane He says civilians in the Air Force Systems Command were isolated or removed for cost control efforts and that a separate analyst faced a $229 million underestimation case He alleges officials misled Congress on Mark III electronics and navigations for the Flll fighter bomber and that the Air Force admitted a mistaken cost estimate after his demotion leaving civilian staff stripped of program review powers He says opposition to cost reducing actions grew amid personal harm to economy advocates leading managers to avoid tough cost actions.
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Cigarette Advertising Battle Reaches House Floor
Washington AP Congressmen push to loosen FCC FTC limits while strengthening health warnings on cigarette packs. The bill would extend six years the current labeling rule and seek broader display of warnings and possible bans on smoking ads targeting youths.
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