Senate Crime Incident and Tax Revisions Stir Congress
Crime and government action dominate early Senate business as a crime investigation panel signals support for evidence on interlocking direct moderate rate increases while Senator Wherry plans discussion with Lucas to speed legislation. Across Congress, Millikin warns the social security bill is a pay as you go plan for four to five years and Cain threatens to resume a rent bill filibuster unless a seven month extension is adopted. Secret Service chief Baughman cites gamblers and counterfeiters linked to Chicago and New York center operations. Nominations face Senate opposition, including Martin Hutchinson to the Federal Trade Commission. Democrats on Ways and Means hint at consensus on tax revision measures.