Proxmire urges Ash to resign over budget conflict
Roy Ash told Congress it is the administration's intention to fund North Vietnam aid by cutting regular programs at home and abroad. Senator Proxmire pressed for his resignation, citing direct conflicts of interest with Litton, while Ash denied any influence on defense spending. He noted selling Litton holdings by March 9 and acknowledged a priorities list for the President.
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