Word: 95th
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Neill praised the record ot the 95th Congress yesterday, saying that "with Jimmy, Carter as President, the Democratic Congress can and does act as a co-equal partner in the running of government...
...cities is also likely to be reduced. The 95th Congress failed to renew counter cyclical assistance, which provides money for jobs when unemployment in an area reaches 4.5%. The White House will probably ask for a renewal of the program, but with the unemployment trigger pushed up higher, to 6% or 6.5%. The Administration expects to continue to support other parts of its urban program, including the proposed development bank to finance job-intensive projects in cities. But fewer funds will be provided...
...leadership in both houses now looks forward with dread to the 96th Congress, which is likely to be even more unmanageable than its predecessor, the 95th. The new members, like the electorate that chose them, will be hearing the disco beat and doing their own thing...
...95th Congress, Carter was able to count on the occasional, indispensable services of Minority Leader Howard Baker. Without Baker, the Panama Canal treaties would not have been ratified, the Turkish arms embargo lifted or the three-way Middle East weapons sale approved. But Baker may no longer be able to come to the aid of the President. No sooner were the election results apparent than conservative Republicans started plotting to take over at least some of the leadership positions in the Senate, including a challenge by Helms for on-floor leadership. Taking no chances, Baker dashed back to Washington...
...both liberals and some conservatives has put the Democrats more in line with Carter's personal position. But if Carter tries to push new spending programs or controversial foreign and defense policies, he is bound to face more flak from the 96th Congress than he did from the disruptive 95th. That applies particularly to the Strategic Arms Limitation treaty, for even Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd has misgivings about the pact...