Dalton clamps down on state funded travel to curb junkets
Gov. Dalton tightens controls on trips by state government employees to protect public funds and confidence. He reviews every travel request, vetoes outrageous journeys, and deters junkets by signaling oversight. Notable rejected proposals included a 21 day Middle East tour and trips to India and Europe.
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Convention Success Challenge to Democrats Star Staff Writer
The Virginia Republican state convention in Richmond drew about 8 000 people in a well run event. Richard Obenshain led with 1 191 votes on the first ballot while John Warner had 853 and Linwood Holton 780, with Miller at 251 as Holton faced an uncertain second-place outcome.
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Obenshain Wins Virginia Gop Nomination At Convention
At Random column outlines the Virginia Republican convention where Richard Obenshain clinched the party nomination after multiple ballots. Miller and Warner factions battled for delegates as Obenshain finally secured victory with support from Miller’s released delegates. The piece praises the Democratic process.
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Obenshain Wins GOP Nomination in Virginia Convention
Richard Obenshain claimed the GOP nomination after a hard-fought race with John Warner. The outcome emphasizes Virginia's Republican strength and the need for coalition with conservative Democrats and independents to win statewide in November.
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Growth of the New Poor
Washington columnist William Safire argues that rising living costs and inflation create a class of The New Poor. He cites CPI, consumer price increases, and policy-driven pressures while criticizing Carter administration spending, patronage, and potential wage and price controls as likely responses. He urges tax and spending restraint to curb inflation and protect economic freedom.
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