Democratic leaders urge VA shakeup over Johnson
Democratic congressional leaders in a nationwide radio address call for the replacement of Veterans Administration Administrator Donald E. Johnson and other top officials. Rep. Olin E Teague says the VA has become a dumping ground for Nixon campaign workers and accuses the President of being misinformed about the agency’s deficiencies in contrast to his promise of a full review.
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health plan gains ground says Ribicoff in Congress
Senator Abraham Ribicoff stated prospects for passing a major health insurance bill have improved this year if no Nixon impeachment trial occurs. He warned that a trial would derail major federal programs. The piece also covers Veterans Affairs criticism of VA leadership, calls for Johnson's resignation, and budget notes as of $13.6 million spending.
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Public split on abortion issue per Gallup Poll findings
Princeton based AP report notes 47 percent favor abortion in first three months and 4 percent oppose among 1,582 adults. December 1972 poll showed near parity. Men favor, women oppose, Catholics against, Protestants mildly in favor, with education level widening divides.
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Supporters rally to save controversial OEO from budget cut
A diverse coalition including Congressional Black Caucus Alabama groups George Wallace and mayors Richard Daley Lugar and Hawkins backs extending the Office of Economic Opportunity for three years at a 1.4 billion dollar 1872 level. CAP programs like Head Start and Follow Through would be funded, employing about 185,000 and 900 programs nationwide, as Nixon trims OEO from the federal budget.
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Wayne rebuts Weicker on IRS favors claim
Associated Press reports Wayne, at his Newport Beach home, says he never asked for or received any IRS favors. He disputes Weicker’s claim that IRS audits were used to protect him and Billy Graham, calling Weicker a cheap politician and asserting the IRS has reviewed his taxes annually.
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