GOP proposes 10 point overhaul of federal welfare
Washington report outlines a Republican plan calling welfare an ugly crisis and detailing a 10 point program aimed at education, training, work incentives, and job opportunities. It urges regular surveys of welfare recipients, revised eligibility, child care, and private sector involvement to curb dependence and expand participation in society.
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Souths Demos GOP Team Up In Record 1967 House Votes
Washington reports that the conservative coalition of Republicans and Southern Democrats in the House logged its strongest vote record in 1967, winning 37 of 23 roll calls and shaping Johnson budget cuts and social program rollbacks. Ford noted no fixed South pact, while Southern Democrats largely backed the GOP on economy and social matters. The editors highlighted seven key votes, including Powell removal, rent-supplement cuts, rail strike settlement, rat control, safe streets grants, and a major spending reduction target.
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Congress Talks Economy Yet Funds Home District Projects
A review of the 90th Congress first session shows many members clamoring for budget cuts while approving or seeking unbudgeted spending for home state interests. Notable figures include Passman, Coliner, Tower, Hall, MacGregor, and Mahon, with arguments about defeating or supporting programs like foreign aid cuts, river basin planning, shed-?ood avoidances, and the SST.
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Ford charges Johnson with running maritime power
Washington Reuters report notes House Republican leader Gerald Ford criticized the Johnson administration for eroding U S maritime strength. He accused the administration of delivering an empty promise of a new maritime policy and warned that ship numbers and shipbuilding capacity have declined since 1963.
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