Demos rebuff GOP tax cut in struggle over Carter plan
Senate Democrats back President Carter’s economic package and veto any immediate tax cuts while Republicans push amendments for across the board relief. The chamber votes reject a $7.9 billion individual cut and a $16 billion ten percent cut, amid a larger debate over standard deduction changes and a new elder dependent tax credit provision.
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California Farmworker Housing Grant Bill Advances
Assemblyman Vico Fazio moves a Farmworker Housing Grant Program to fund migrant housing under the state Housing and Community Development Department. The measure seeks over 10 million dollars for permanent and temporary housing, with potential expansion to 25 million, and was approved by the Housing and Community Development Committee before moving to the Ways and Means panel. Fazio cites administration support amid ongoing funding debates and notes a Colorado model as precedent.
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Citizenship Restored Debate Over Jefferson Davis Return
Senate approves resolution to restore citizenship to Jefferson Davis, former Confederate president. The measure notes Davis served as Mexican War officer and occupied roles in Mississippi government and U S cabinet, despite exile and amnesty limits. House action pending after Senate move.
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Supervisors Set Hearings on 77 78 Budget
Los Angeles County supervisors ordered passage of the 77 78 budget and set June 6 through 15 for public hearings on the spending package. They aim to adopt the package by June 30 with budget deliberations to follow.
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Berkeley approves broad public smoking ban
Berkeley city council adopted a comprehensive ordinance prohibiting smoking in most public places starting July 1. The ban covers public spaces, transit vehicles, retail stores, waiting rooms, government assembly rooms and hotel and motel lobbies.
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