Folsom Promotion Sparks Mixed Congressional Reactions
Washington reports the promotion of Undersecretary Marion B. Folsom to Secretary of Health Education and Welfare draws praise for expertise on Social Security from Rep. Cooper while Sen. Ives objects to being bypassed. The episode underscores White House cabinet staffing over GOP input and recalls past consultative care in appointments.
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Folsom’s Appointment Signals Broad Treasury Influence
The piece notes Folsom’s rise extends Secretary Humphrey’s reach within the Treasury and highlights how policy decisions carry large fiscal stakes. It contrasts Cabinet members who stay aloof with aides like Harold Stassen shaping budgets and the president’s fragmented staff. Humphrey’s pervasive advisory role is underscored as central to costlier government actions.
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