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Barkley Wins Increased Funds for Senate Clerks
The Senate approved higher pay and expanding clerical funds for the vice president and staff, while shelving plans for a new Senate office building. Senators Bridges and Green argued to start building now, but most backed the upgrade in salaries and a $15,585 clerical increase. The vote was 52 to 2.
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