Laotian troops push back Reds near Thakhek
Laotian government forces repelled two North Vietnamese battalions that neared Thakhek across the Mekong from Nakorn Phanom as air attacks softened the Communist advance. Reports say Pathet Lao units reinforced north of Luang Prabang failed to seize a government garrison. no casualties were reported.
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GAO Watchdog Faces Banks in Presidential Era Shift
The GAO, with about 2400 auditors, patrols the federal government for waste and compliance. Congress backs the agency but withholds full access to FDIC and other bank supervisors, prompting Elmer Staats to urge broader GAO audits and House Banking hearings chaired by Wright Patman.
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