House OKs 10.9 Billion Transportation Bill
The House advanced a 10.9 billion transportation spending bill with a voice vote. It is 18.7 million over Reagan’s request and 367.7 million under the original House version. The panel rejected a 25 million earmark for Houston airport work and faces final edits before sending the measure to the president.
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House clears MLK holiday bill after 15 years
The House approved a Martin Luther King Jr national holiday 338 to 90, clearing a 15 year effort. Rep Katie Hall will push Reagan administration and Senate to back the measure, while opponents warn of added federal payroll costs. The White House supports honoring King's birthday but opposes a paid federal holiday. Key votes came from Wortley McHugh Lundine Horton Boehlert. Martin opposed by O B Martin.
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