Word: congressmen
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...only back-door spending had been put to vote, it is likely that the House would have defeated it. But to most Congressmen last week, the need for relief to depressed areas outweighed the financing problems. With 31 Republicans-all from districts where unemployment is running high-voting aye, the House passed the bill by a 223 to 193 vote and sent it to President Kennedy for signing...
Nearly 450 white-tied VIPs and their wives showed up for the traditional reception at which Congressmen are "introduced" to Cabinet members. Characteristically, the Kennedys brought a new look to an old White House custom. To the surprise and gratification of capital veterans, there was no tortoise-paced reception line; as Jackie, whose idea it was, explained: "If there was a receiving line, it would not be over until 3 in the morning." Instead of roped-off rooms, guests found open doors, were free to inspect Jackie's tasteful changes in decor on the lower floors. Only the Kennedy...
...adoption of the bill--the church-state controversy and states rights--have been virtually settled. Public opinion has been appeased now that Catholic school officials have accepted the prospect of a separate bill, similar to Title III of the NDEA, calling for loans to non-public schools. States rights Congressmen, feeling the strain on their pocketbooks more than on their principles, will accept the bill if the clause which sets aside ten per cent of each state's Federal aid for predetermined slum areas is deleted. The revised bill would give the states one hundred per cent control...
States rights Congressmen object to the ten per cent clause because it is a form of government control in an matter which could be handled by the states. There is no way to deny this charge; but there is also no reason to do so. The clause is a source of federal intervention--which is almost indispensable to many states. Especially in the South school improvements with state funds often mean unnecessary tightening of belts on other issues. Thus, both the schools and, say, highway construction must suffer. If Congress knocks out the ten per cent clause it will...
Reagan's exhortation to his audience: "Weigh the price we must pay in individual liberty and whether these programs qualify as things the people can't do for themselves. Then write to your Congressmen and Senators...