ABC Evening News for Tuesday, Jun 07, 1977
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(Studio) President Carter announces new policy on racial integration in public schools; more forced busing likely.
REPORTER: Harry Reasoner
(DC) Policy is result of administration's interpretation of congress amendment sponsored by Senator Robert Byrd. Amendment involves pairing schools; details of amendment outlined. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Joseph Califano's interpretation of amendment given. Senator Thomas Eagleton disagrees with Califano's interpretation. Amendment designed to reduce busing originally.
REPORTER: Charles Gibson
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