House cuts gas tax from energy package
The Democrat led House voted 209 to 187 to remove all gasoline tax provisions from a Democratic energy package. The move followed debate over a temporary three cent increase from an original 23 cent plan, with leaders warning the bill remains viable without the tax while opponents warned of weakened conservation goals.
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al Ullman
D-Ore
OPEC Eyes 30 Percent Oil Price Rise Across World
The OPEC coalition voted in Libreville to raise oil prices next fall possibly by up to 30 percent and to index natural gas to oil prices. They plan to readjust on Oct 1, drop dollar pricing, and use Special Drawing Rights, amid inflation and debates in Washington on energy tax.
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Washington
Charles A. Vanik
Ohio
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United States
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Jobless rolls dip below six million in shift
The Labor Department reported 5,765,300 people on unemployment benefits for the week ending May 24, the lowest since February 15, with initial claims down 15,400 to 412,700. Penn Central idled 1,200 workers in Altoona and Philadelphia, with 550 Altoona jobs saved if $65 million federal aid is provided.
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White House
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Philadelphia
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Rockefeller Commission findings prompt call for broader probe
Washington sources say initial Rockefeller Commission evidence on plots to kill foreign leaders suggests a deep, sweeping inquiry is needed. Senate chair Frank Church warns the tip of the iceberg may lie ahead, while Justice Dept lawyers review CIA activities for possible prosecutions amid looming statute limits. Ford spokesman says comments will come from key cabinet officials and the attorney general.
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D-Idaho
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Senate approves Hathaway as Interior Secretary
The Senate confirmed President Ford's nomination of former Wyoming governor Stanley Hathaway as Interior Secretary by a 60 to 36 vote. An earlier motion to return the nomination to the Interior Committee for further hearings failed 54 to 40 amid debate over Hathaway's past stance on strip mining.
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Maine
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Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
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