War on Poverty faces 1966 budget tests amid Viet Nam strain
President Johnson faces a tight year as Congress will exam the War on Poverty in 1966. Facing Viet Nam costs the administration may hold line on antipoverty funding, shift dollars from community action programs to Job Corps and Neighborhood Youth Corps, and seek about 1.5 billion for 1966 67. The debate centers on how to balance aid with military spending pressures.
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Repeal of 14th doubtful in 1966 Senate
Labor faces uphill fight to repeal Taft Hartley 14B right to work. House passed 221 to 203. Senate filibuster and gag rule defeat stalled action. Johnson Humphrey pledge clashes with Dirksen opposition amidst Viet Nam war politics and 1966 election pressures.
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