Kassebaum Pushes Rail Bill to Save Rock Island Service
Sen. Nancy Landon Kassebaum urges quick Senate action on a Rock Island Railroad bill to extend government subsidized freight service through spring while the ICC moves 13-state line operations to other railroads. The measure seeks labor protections and a fair settlement for workers if unions and railroad officials fail to agree.
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Senate Wary Of Provision In Internal Improvement Amendment
In Topeka Kansas Gov Carlin’s plan to let the state fund internal improvements faces Senate resistance if it allows state money. GOP senators at a caucus prefer federal funds only with no state matching dollars. supporters say flexibility is needed for energy and transportation.
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Carter Says U S Misread UN Vote On Jerusalem References
President Carter states the United States voted for a United Nations resolution on Israeli settlements by error due to a misreading that Jerusalem references were deleted. He insists the vote does not change U S policy on settlements or Jerusalem and notes the administration sought to delete Jerusalem language but faced a communication breakdown with UN officials.
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