Filibuster blocks pension reform compromise vote
In Washington AP report, backers of a consumer protection agency bill fail to end a month long filibuster. A compromise offer by Senators Percy and Ribicoff falls short by four votes of cloture, with a final vote slated for Sept 18.
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Magnusen predicts OK for HEW funding bill
Senator Magnuson said President Ford is likely to sign the large HEW appropriation if Congress avoids costly amendments. He told Ford his subcommittee cut about 105 million from the 33.3 billion request and will oppose floor amendments that raise the price tag.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars rejects Ford amnesty plan
CHICAGO UP I veterans of Foreign Wars members vote unanimously against conditional amnesty for Vietnam era deserters and draft evaders. James Van Zant, former VFW commander, voices support for the group’s no amnesty stance as Ford’s proposal faces firm opposition from the convention. The body reaffirms lifelong opposition to any amnesty and pledges to press Congress and the public to maintain the policy.
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