Battle over a separate Department of Education imperiled in Congress
Virginia Senate hopeful Andrew P. Miller faces questions as opponents delayed the bill to create a distinct Education Department. Supporters, including Miller and advocacy groups, clash with Republican John Warner who warns against federal growth.
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Virginia Education Association
Jimmy Carter
National Education Association
John Warner
Warner
Mr. Miller
What’s the Difference in Food Stamp Aid for Strikers
An Associated Press report on the Norfolk debate between Andrew Miller and John Warner centers on whether food stamps should go to families of strikers. Miller favors aid to families with demonstrated need, but not to strikers, while Warner opposes any federal help to those capable of self support. The piece questions if there is any real difference between aiding a striker’s family and aiding the striker themselves.
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John Warner
Associated Press
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Congress uses suspension votes to move huge spending
A Congressional Quarterly report spots a rush of suspension of the rules votes as the House fast tracks bills totaling billions in federal spending. Lawmakers criticize the method while acknowledging many members cannot track each bill and some measures pass with little debate.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
House
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Conservatives Shift To Carter In Veto Battle
The article notes conservative Republicans including Reps. Bob Michel and John Ashbrook backing Carter against a vetoed public works bill, signaling a GOP shift to anti inflation politics. It also covers Reagan’s cautious California stance on Proposition 6, Kennedy’s tax reform warnings, and Peter Flaherty skipping a Mondale fundraiser amid Pennsylvania party turmoil.
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Tip) O'Neill
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Maryland
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Michigan
John Ashbrook
Sam Devine
Ohio
Robert Dornan
California
John Wydler
New York
Peter Flaherty
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Walter F. Mondale
Flaherty
Pittsburgh
Milton Shapp
Pete
Milt Shapp
David and Goliath recoups over Sears wrench pull
James Kilpatrick details Peter Roberts if defends rights in a long running battle with Sears over a quick release socket wrench. A 1960s deal spawned mass production and profits while the inventor pursued fraud and misrepresentation claims in federal courts up to the Supreme Court.
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David and Goliath
U.S. Supreme Court
Gardner, Mass
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Sears
Roberts
Chicago
Young Roberts
Popular Mechanics
Moore Drop
Moore Company
Goliath
U.S. Circuit
Robert A. Sprecher
Roberts’ Counsel
Air Force
U.S. District Court
Seventh Circuit
Sprecher
Supreme Court
A Revolutionary Move Afoot
Washington reports a taxpayers revolt toward a constitutional convention to draft a balanced budget amendment. 25 states have proposed. 12 more could reach 34, enabling Congress to call a convention as supporters push for fiscal restraint and debt reduction.
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