A Sad Legacy Here We go again
Treasury Secretary William E. Simon asked Congress to raise the federal debt ceiling to 604 billion dollars through June 30, 1976, warning that continued deficits could push interest rates higher and saddle future generations with debt. The piece argues deficits reflect persistent overspending and questions the ability to live on credit.
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Treasury Sec
William E. Simon
Congress
Simon
U.S
U.S. Treasury
House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Jack F. Bennett
Ford
Byrd Seeks Accountability in NATO France Debt Dispute
Richmond editorial lauds Senator Byrd for grilling State Department witnesses over the NATO related France debt and World War I claims. It argues his lone stance against wasteful spending deserves support to curb government mismanagement and protect taxpayers.
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Virginia
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Subcommittee On International Finance and Resources
Ford
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
France
United States
Byrd
State Department
James G. Lowenstein
Harry Byrd
Congress
NATO
Washington
Martinique
Giscard
Senator Byrd
Senate
Lowenstein
Lame Duck Absenteeism Hits 1974 Congress Cleared by Absences
Lame ducks in 1974 showed high absence rates in final months. In the House eight members missed more than half the votes, including John J. Rooney who missed 534 of 537 votes due to illness. Senate leader J W Fulbright led absences at times but never missed roll calls overall. Wisconsin topped state delegations with 94 percent attendance. Arkansas lagged at 76 percent.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Congress
House
John J. Rooney
New York
John W. Davis
Georgia
Orval Hansen
Idaho
Hansen
Ogden R. Reid
N.Y
Reid
Brasco
Brooklyn
Bertram L. Podell
Pet
Cric
Philip E. Ruppe
Michigan
Florida
H.R. Gross
Iowa
Glenn R. Davis
Wisconsin
Senate
William Proxmire
William H. Natcher
Natcher
Proxmire
Arkansas
the Star
Assembly Seeks Biennial Virginia Legislature
Virginia Senator William F. Parkerson proposes a constitutional amendment to require the General Assembly to meet every other year. The plan would set nine legislative days within a 120 calendar day session window, aiming to solve long standing concerns over meeting frequency and duration.
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Richmond
Virginia
Agee Eem
William F. Parkerson
D-Henrico
Parkerson
New York
California
North Carolina
Public debate on welfare, taxes and governance in Winchester
Letters call for limits on public aid and income based voting, while praising a Winchester city study proposing practical reforms. Citizens Kay and Bruce Dawson support the plan to streamline city services, cut costs, and boost accountability, urging broad public endorsement.
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Kay and
Bruce Dawson
Winchester
Christian Unity and the Core Beliefs of Christendoms
A reflection on unity among Christians across centuries of conflict. The author asserts every Christian shares belief in God Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Three guiding principles define brotherhood in Christ despite differences in church structure and authority.
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Christ
God
Jesus Christ
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J.W. Fulbright
Capitol
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Mtn. Falls Rt. Winchester
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Hillcrest Nursing Home
Mabel Whitman
Winchester Evening Star
Thomas T. Byrd
Lewis H. Ebert
David H. Smith
Douglas 8. O'Connell
Eugene P. Miller
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