This measure is important to the Maryland economy and the 90.000 Marylanders who work for the Federal Government. House rules reform: Amendments to rules of the House to expedite consideration of legislation and provide for more democratic procedures. Immigration Act amendments: Abolishes discriminatory "national origins" quota system over 3year period. establishes a 170.000 annual limit on immigrants from all former quota countries and 120.000 from the Western Hemisphere. special preferences given to relatives of American citizens and persons possessing skills needed to improve our economic growth. Mass transit for the Washington metropolitan area: Authorizes construction of a 25mile rail rapid transit for the National Capital area. to be operated through contracts with private concerns. at an estimated total cost of $431 million excluding an estimated $52 million in interest. The bill authorizes $150 million in grants for construction and equipment-$100 million from Federal funds and $50 million from District of Columbia funds.
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