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...quiet troubleshooter in a variety of delicate situations. For instance, in Puerto Rico, rival factions for two years have been contending for control of the party apparatus. One of the issues is whether the island will have a presidential primary in 1980 or continue to select convention delegates by caucus. Kraft, who speaks Spanish well and has built a strong bond with the group backing primaries, helped to coax a "compromise" through the Democratic National Committee that favors the pro-Carter faction and im proves the prospects for a primary. Should Carter face a challenge from another Democrat...
...taking hold of whatever handles they can find," said New York Republican Congressman Barber Conable, "but it's very difficult to get hold of the handles of the Federal Government." That did not ease the fears of Maryland Democratic Congressman Parren Mitchell, leader of the Congressional Black Caucus, that social services will be cut most sharply by the economy knives. Mitchell predicted that "every single human-resources program is going to be in danger. Medicare and Medicaid, welfare, the jobs programs...
...main reason for the defeat was the surprise defection of five black representatives from Chicago, all members of the black caucus, who angrily abstained from the vote. Complained Representative Charles Gaines: "No one took us seriously. They counted our votes. But we have been ignored while they romanced every other voting bloc in the house." The caucus members were upset over a deal engineered by ERA lobbyists with another black representative, James C. Taylor. He agreed to back the amendment in return for being named co-sponsor of the bill, thereby improving his chances of being named assistant majority leader...
...Treasury officially favors putting Miss Liberty on the coin, but even in the department there is division. Treasurer Azie Morton champions a "real woman," and Under Secretary Bette Anderson touts Miss Liberty. The Congressional Women's Caucus wants Anthony. Pro-Anthony bills have been introduced in the Senate and the House. Whoever is on its face, the new coin will have advantages: it will be easy to use in vending machines, and will save the Government $4.5 million a year because it will not wear out for 15 years, vs. 18 months for dollar bills, which will remain...
...Third World Caucus has written a 30-page report against dissolution of the special subcommittee, one of five admissions subcommittees. The group has distributed the report to faculty and administrators, and will conduct an informal seminar on the proposal with faculty members today...