Ash Defends Nixon Funds Vise In Impoundment Clash
Budget chief Roy Ash told Congress Nixon has both compelling necessity and full authority to impound funds and would oppose a bill granting Congress a veto. Sen. Ervin pressed constitutional limits, arguing the President lacks such power, while debate over next testimony from Agriculture Secretary Butz continued.
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Nixon retracts part in analyst's firing
President Nixon conceded he approved the dismissal of Air Force analyst A Ernest Fitzgerald who exposed cost overruns in the C5A transport program. The reversal came as White House aides said Nixon mistook his role in the decision during a news conference on executive privilege.
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Nixon donors in accused firm Washington
Major Nixon donors include Milledge Hart of Electronic Data Systems and Thomas Marquez of EDS. EDS faced Medicare profit claims, while Nixon aides note campaign surpluses and McGovern campaign debts. Senate Republicans back Reagan nominee William Clark for State Supreme Court in California.
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Tightened rules trim military disability retirements
The Defense Department issued new guidelines to curb disability retirements by officers and enlisted personnel. Federal officials cite pension tax breaks for generals as flawed and aim to limit tax free pensions by requiring ongoing fitness for active duty. If a member has performed duties until separation, he is assumed fit and cannot claim disability. otherwise forced retirement ensues.
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Connally Grateful for Praise From Nixon Comment
Treasury Secretary Connally expressed gratitude for President Nixon's praise that he could handle any job including the presidency. He clarified in a telephone interview that he has no plans to serve again in any capacity and did not say he would not.
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