Ford signs sweeping campaign reform package
President Ford signs a large campaign finance reform bill with reservations, aiming to curb big money influence. The package creates a six member Federal Elections Commission, sets fundraising limits, public financing for primaries and conventions, and strict contribution rules effective from 1973 with further provisions for future elections.
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Ford to testify on pardon promise amid Nixon resignation talks
CHICAGO AP Ford is expected to tell the House Judiciary subcommittee that he was asked by Alexander Haig eight days before Nixon left the White House whether a full pardon would be offered if Nixon resigned. He says no promises were made and no deals were sought. Haig’s role is described as neutral, with White House denial of lobbying for the pardon. Nixon resigned August 8, and Ford granted Nixon a full pardon on September 8 for any crimes as president.
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Rockwell building buy called top deal
Laguna Niguel reports a large GSA held document center is a major government deal. Nearly half the 1,017,000 square foot facility has leases lined up with agencies, while negotiations continue. Critics label it a white elephant, but officials defend the purchase as highly profitable for the government.
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