Paarlberg Confirmed for Agriculture Post in Senate Vote
The Senate approved von Dam Kuykendall’s return to the federal payroll and confirmed Paarlberg for a second post as director of the Commodity Credit Corp. The roll saw 36 Republicans and 14 Democrats backing Kuykendall, with 23 Democrats and 2 Republicans opposing. Paarlberg’s confirmation drew 35 Republicans and 7 Democrats in favor, with 30 Democrats and 2 Republicans voting no. The debate centered on farm economics and price support policies affecting small farmers.
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Senate Confirms Two Controversial Nominees
The Senate approved Jer ome K Kuykendall to the Federal Power Commission by 50 to 25 and Don Paambere as assistant secretary of agriculture by 42 to 32 amid opposition tied to Eisenhower policies. Western Democrats accused Kuykendall of favoring utilities. Republicans defended him as lawmakers clashed over federal power projects.
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