Word: offing
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Dates: during 1970-1970
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The air of seriousness was unusual in other respects, Kagan emphasized. "There's been none of the carrying on that is usually associated with these sort of Washington affairs," Kagan said.
Kagan said that there are about 90 per cent women in the forum. "Everyone here is quite serious. I don't think anyone feels that he has to convince anyone else of the necessity and urgency of what we're involved in."
"What we're trying to do here is toprovide some sort of guideline for the legislators to work with in initiating legislators to work with in initiating legislation for day-care centers," he said. "While there are already four bills on that subject pending-Senators Javits and Bayh are sponsoring...
The forum led by Kagan is only one of 25 being held at the White House Conference. Others include topics such as education, nutrition, health, and prejudice.
The Conference, comprised of 4000 delegates, began Sunday night, and lasts until next Monday. President Nixon opened the gathering with a speech Sunday night, urging passage of his Family Assistance Plan. He said that it was "the most important piece of social legislation in our nation's history" for children...