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Hailed as the most innovative domestic idea to emerge from the White House so far, the Family Assistance Program (FAP) passed the House easily, 243 to 155. It has been supported by such diverse interests as the A.F.L.-C.l.O. and the National Association of Manufacturers. Yet the plan now has little chance of surviving critical wounds inflicted during the 24 weeks it has been before the Senate Finance Committee. Committee members found the Administration proposal had flaws of its own and would entail a large expenditure increase; FAP would add $4.4 billion to the present $4 billion federal share...
Moynihan Concept. Aware that FAP would strike an antagonistic chord in committee conservatives of his own party, President Nixon had relied on Democratic liberals for needed support. But to them, FAP, as it would affect most recipients, was still not generous enough. The bill also seemed almost as subject to abuse as current laws. As Republican Jack Miller of Iowa said last week: "I don't know one member of the committee who will support the Administration plan as written...
...publishing firm. A really wonderful product. Editor 60 years old would like to groom successor. Stands the closest, scrutiny. Takes a lot of money but looks worth it. $25,000 to $50,000 needed. (That may be a lot of money to you, but to me--fap...