Senior Citizens Rally into Powerful Organized Voice
Washington AP reports 20 million Americans over 65 are uniting into a robust political force. The National Council of Senior Citizens, AFL-CIO backed, cites 3 million members in 3,000 clubs plus 3.8 million in the National Retired Teachers Association and American Association of Retired Persons. Growth marks a sustained push for pension, housing, healthcare, and transit wins as seniors lobby, demonstrate, and press Congress.
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Ruckelshaus Wife Leads in Abortion Rights Debate
Gloria Steinem helped push a strong women's plank at the GOP platform hearings as Mrs. Ruckelshaus urged legalization of abortion. She foresees a historic women’s plank and greater cabinet and court appointments while stressing the need for equal rights and day care provisions.
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