1972 Senate Hearing on D.C. Council Appointments and Pay
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing addressed the leadership composition of the D.C. Council and proposed a salary adjustment for its members, impacting the administrative structure and operational costs of the local government.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Rockwood H. Foster
He was a nominee for a position on the District of Columbia Council.
Jerry A. Moore, Jr.
He was a nominee for a position on the District of Columbia Council.
Marjorie H. Parker
She was a nominee for a position on the District of Columbia Council.
District of Columbia Council members
The proposed bill S. 3593 would change the compensation levels for these individuals.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on September 25, 1972, during the 92nd Congress.
- The committee reviewed the nominations of Rockwood H. Foster, Jerry A. Moore, Jr., and Marjorie H. Parker for the D.C. Council.
- The committee considered S. 3593, a bill intended to raise the salary of D.C. Council members.
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Why It Matters
The hearing addressed the leadership composition of the D.C. Council and proposed a salary adjustment for its members, impacting the administrative structure and operational costs of the local government.
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Historical D.C. Governance
The document highlights the federal oversight role the U.S. Senate held over D.C. Council appointments and compensation in 1972.
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