Virginia Senate Wins Bid to Overhaul Saratoga at Newport News
Virginia senators Byrd and Warner won Senate Armed Services Committee approval for an amendment to route Saratoga carrier renovation to the Newport News site as the least costly option. The move faces possible political opposition in the Senate floor and in the House before final passage and presidential signature.
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Warner remarks support Saratoga move to Newport News
Sen John W Warner notes Navy study shows Saratoga modernization at Philadelphia would cost 37 to 80 million more and pull 1100 crew into shipyard labor harming readiness. Armed Services Committee adopts amendment preferring Newport News to save at least 80 million and avoid manpower strain, despite later defense interjection.
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Afghan Aid Cut Back Yet Support Persists in Kabul
Editorial argues US aid to Afghanistan should be suspended after the 10 month coup and Soviet influence. Cites Dubs kidnapping and death in Kabul, claim of Afghan government aiding Soviets, urges ending aid despite ongoing programs.
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Kennedy chairmanship reshapes Judiciary Committee in liberal push
In 66 days as chair, Senator Edward Kennedy overhauls the Senate Judiciary Committee turning it from Eastland era conservatism into a liberal reform body. He stacks membership, loosens quorums, expands staff, and pushes anti-conglomerate merger legislation, drawing protests from business lobbyists.
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Kennedy’s Senate Power and the Illinois Brick Bill Debate
The piece analyzes Kennedy’s influence in the Senate on business issues including the Illinois Brick Bill. It notes Kennedy’s aggressive debating style and his potential to shape corporate policy as a powerful committee chair, with insiders fearing his impact on White House policy and antitrust damages.
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The Price of Federal Paternalism
Column argues Cranston's 1979 Child Care Act failed due to austere times and wary public mood. It contrasts minimal proposed costs with anticipated future billions, noting current federal programs already spend billions and cover millions of children across Head Start Day care and subsidies.
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