Carter addresses congressional vetoes and executive power
The piece argues congressional vetoes constrain presidential authority and urges negotiation with lawmakers. It notes vetoes over arms sales and troop movements, the potential for court challenges, and the need to balance checks and balances while avoiding a court confrontation. Carter’s stance is discussed alongside Nixon and historical war powers issues.
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Bonds as money in Illinois jail funding bill sparks debate
Illinois lawmakers consider a bill by Rep. John Dunn to fund local jail construction with state money and add private colleges. Critics warn adding private colleges risks higher taxes or deeper cuts, jeopardizing the state's Triple A bond rating and future borrowing costs while bonds remain real money due for repayment.
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Jails Seen as Key to Better Prison Health Care
The American Medical Association at its St Louis convention urged Illinois jails to adopt improved health care to qualify for federal funds and gain local physician help for prisoner treatment. The program, already tried in six states, targets juvenile offenders from poor families, aiming to improve conditions and rehabilitation outcomes.
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Concerns Grow Over CIA Covert Oversight by Congress
Congressional members and Washington officials condemn the ease with which the Senate and House intelligence committees approved three covert operations last fall. The programs sent clandestine radio and communications equipment to Egypt and Sudan and supported a anti-Cuban propaganda effort in the Horn of Africa. The oversight process, though expanding committee briefings, left many lawmakers uneasy about gaps in monitoring and riskier operations abroad.
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Congressional grip on foreign policy tightens amid Africa crisis
The Carter administration faces growing congressional restraint on foreign policy powers as debate over limits intensifies. Southern Zaire’s Shaba clashes expose conflicts with Clarking amendments restricting Angola and aid to Zambia Tanzania and Mozambique. Administration seeks ways to bypass limits to aid opponents of Cuban influence.
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Carter Faces Uphill Fight For More Foreign Policy Leeway
The article analyzes how congressional restraints shape U S foreign policy, noting sanctions on Turkey and Angola, and amendments to aid laws. It cites Carter's stance against repealing the Clark Amendment while opposing new economic aid limits, and highlights the power of Congress and special interests in governing presidential action abroad.
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Carter Aides Press For Looser Foreign Policy Restraints
White House officials argue that existing limits on presidential powers hinder swift action in Africa and other trouble spots. They advocate easing economic aid rules while pressuring Congress to lift embargos and permit covert arms support to pro Western guerrillas to counter Cuban influence in Angola and Rhodesia.
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