Democrats propose 2.65 minimum with six year tip credit phaseout
Washington AP Democrats unveil amendment to raise minimum wage from 2.30 to 2.65 with a six year phase out of the tip credit for restaurant workers. Republicans seek lower teen wage floor and oppose automatic escalator. The plan targets 1978 final phaseout timelines while labor pushes for earlier ending amid debate in Education and Labor Committee.
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Nixon seeks court ruling to protect tapes in civil suits
President Nixon asks the Supreme Court to bar use of the White House tape recordings in civil litigation. His lawyers argue confidentiality privilege protects private presidential deliberations from compulsory disclosure. The appeal stems from suits against former attorneys general and police chiefs, involving 1,200 May Day arrestees at the Capitol in 1970.
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House votes to create intelligence committee to plug leaks
The House approved a Thursday proposal to form a select intelligence committee by a 227 to 171 partisan vote. Leaders claim the panel will curb leaks and give the House a watchdog over U S intelligence operations while limiting access to secrets, with president and CIA officials to assure security and supervise disclosures.
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Plan to cut housing subsidies and raise welfare checks
Washington AP report details Carter administration debate over cutting housing subsidies and redirecting funds to boost Welfare Benefit Payments. Califano backs trimming new housing units and diverting 4.9 billion from HUD to cash welfare, jobs, and training while preserving overall aid to the poor. Cabinet rivals oppose.
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World Bank warns U S on Vietnam aid ban
The World Bank told the United States it would reject future aid if Congress passes a foreign aid bill already approved by the House banning U S loans to Vietnam and six other countries. President McNamara said the International Development Association would not be able to operate if the law takes effect, as the letter released Thursday forms part of a joint effort to win Senate support against the House provision.
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Senators challenge pay limits in federal suit
Senator S J Hayakawa of California and four colleagues file in federal court arguing income limits on senators exceed constitutional authority. The suit targets an $8575 annual cap on outside earnings that accompany a $57510 salary, citing free speech and professional work restrictions. Also named are Lowell Weicker Barry Goldwater Paul Laxalt and Caryl Curtis.
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