Word: congressmen
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...Wieland remains vulnerable to the attacks of conservative congressmen and organizations who have named him an outright Communist. He is a symbol of the failure of cabinet members, particularly the Secretary of State, to protect their employees from unjust attacks from Congress. During the Eisenhower Administration, Dulles never backed up his subordinates when they were under fire. This policy undermined the spirit and organization of his department and led to the resignation of many worthy men such as John Davies. If it continues the results may be disastrous...
...Wieland case provides an excellent opportunity to set a new precedent. President Kennedy has already spoken out for Wieland and Miller. Were Dean Rusk to make a vigorous statement in defense of the two men claiming complete responsibility for their actions and requesting Congressmen to refer any criticisms to him personally, their careers could still be saved. The Secretary, if he responded with equal firmness to any future cases of this sort, would soon end the "witch-hunt" for security risks. Secretary of Defense MacNamara's recent defense of his censors show how effective a strong stand in support...
...behind national defense and interest on the national debt as the biggest item in the budget. Kennedy claimed that his program would cut Government costs by many millions. He proposed the most rigorous system of production controls in the history of U.S. farming. And he threatened farmers-and their Congressmen-with what has long been a political unmentionable: greatly reduced price supports, or none at all, in the inconceivable event that they refuse controls...
...sooner had the brand-new Congressman from the brand-new state arrived on Capitol Hill than he got some sage advice from a House veteran. Said Maryland Democrat Frederick Talbott to Arizona Democrat Carl Hayden: "Son, there are two kinds of Congressmen-show horses and work horses. If you want to get your name in the papers, be a show horse. But if you want to gain the respect of your colleagues, don't do it. Be a work horse...
...HYRC has sent out invitations to Republican clubs at many local colleges asking delegates to meet the Governors and Congressmen at the reception. Rockefeller will be at Memorial Hall until about 5 p.m., at which time he will leave to prepare for tonight's Godkin lecture...