Senate Tackles Committee Reforms in Major Reorganization
Washington UPI The Senate Rules Committee opened hearings on a sweeping reorganization plan led by Sens. Stevenson and Packwood to cut committees by half and reshuffle jurisdictions by Jan 1. Key changes include creating a new energy and natural resources panel and moving aging and veterans duties, a proposal opposed by veteran groups and some lawmakers.
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Congress to count Carter electoral votes in joint session
Congress meets to count and certify the Electoral College votes for president elect Jimmy Carter with Vice President Rockefeller presiding. Carter faces confirmation of 27 votes to Ford's 240 and Reagan's 1, as part of the final electoral tally.
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Senate Honors Humphrey With Unique Appointment
Senate elevates Hubert Humphrey to deputy president pro tempore amid election losses and aides, boosting pay to 72,400 over base and granting a chauffeured limousine and three staffers. The move creates a precedent for future vice presidents or presidents joining the Senate to receive similar benefits.
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Island Tax Case Headed for Final Hearing
County seeks ruling on 1971 tax mandate as Okaloosa Island leaseholders join the suit. Dowd notes repeated delays, with final hearing now in process after amendments and attorney adjustments.
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West Point Reaccepts 152 Cadets After Cheating Scandal
Army Secretary Hoffmann announces readmission of 152 West Point cadets after an inquiry found gross inadequacies in the honor system. The academy superintendent will be replaced as part of new leadership, with Frank Borman heading the investigating committee.
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Ex POW rejects medals in anti amnesty protest
Lt Cmdr Michael D Christian a 36 year Navy veteran who spent six years as a prisoner of war laid most of his medals on a Virginia Beach grave and asked to leave the Navy in protest of President elect Carter amnesty for draft evaders He kept two Vietnamese medals and said he values them more He also sought early retirement criticizing the amnesty as making heroes of deserters.
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GOP Leaders Conflict Over New National Chairman
President Ford and three GOP leaders debated the selection of a national party chairman. Barry Goldwater, absent from the meeting, withdrew his state fundraising support after being excluded. Ford backed James Baker alongside Nelson Rockefeller, with Reagan and Connally also present as discussions noted Baker’s acceptability to conservative factions.
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Senators split on ratifying the HRA amid mixed polls
A Tallahassee Democrat survey shows only four senators likely to oppose the Human Rights Amendment while many remain undecided. Names and locations of senators across Florida are listed with positions and recent party changes cited, reflecting a tense struggle ahead of votes in the Senate and preparations for upcoming elections.
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Carter Cabinet Confirmations Begin Amid Early Hearings
Congress prepares early confirmation hearings for President-elect Carter's cabinet picks including Brock Adams for Transportation and Juanita Kreps for Commerce. Griffin Bell faces tough grilling as Attorney General designate while Cyrus Vance and Harold Brown are slated for close scrutiny.
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