Saline Observer in Saline, Michigan

Four Months’ Tariff Bill Advances Amid Budget Push

The ways and means committee finished the permanent tariff bill after four months of work and will report it to the House, aiming for debate this week. The measure raises revenue by as much as 700 million dollars annually, broadens reciprocity powers, imposes taxes on certain oils and chemicals, and shifts to American valuation of imports. Dawes and Harding press to cut government spending, with a first budget meeting urging a nonpolitical, impartial budget bureau.