Jackson Offers Energy Compromise Amid Conference Deadlock
Senator Henry Jackson of Washington proposes a half way energy plan to ease Carter price controls on natural gas for five years with automatic lift only if Congress does not act. He frames this as basis for compromise as the Congress session ends without a Carter energy accord. House leaders caution that further changes are needed before any agreement.
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GOP inventory shows 1977 efforts stalled by Democratic majorities
Republican leaders Howard Baker and Rhodes blame Democratic dominance in both chambers for blocked agendas. Senate Democrats and 146 House Democrats limit GOP leverage, with failed or thwarted Carter administration proposals including same day voter registration, across the board tax repeal, and public financing of campaigns.
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