Manipulating multiple video tracks in Program Monitor?

I'm a recent convert to Premiere Pro CC from Final Cut Pro 7 and am trying to determine if here is a comparable function for two features...
First, let's say I have a clip on Timeline Video track 1 and another above it on Timeline Video Track 2.  Further, let's say I've cropped the clip on Video Track 2 and created a split screen between the two clips.
Now, let's assume I want to move BOTH the clip on V1 and V2 a little to the left.  In FCP7, I could grab both V1 and V2 IN THE PROGRAM Monitor, and drag them both simultaneously a little left, right, up or down together.
In Premiere, can't seem to grab more than one video track in the Program Monitor at a time, without nesting the clips which is an extra step.  Is there a way to grab more than one video track in the Program Monitor so I can adjust multiple elements at the same time?
I also noticed that if I GROUP the clips, I loose all EFFECT CONTROLS functionality in the panel.  Why is that?
My second question is about keyframing.  In FCP if I wanted to place a keyframe across Motion, Scale, Crop, ect all in one keystoke, I could do it with CONTROL K.  I don't seem to be able to to that in Premiere Pro.  Is there a way to place keyframes across Position and scale at the same time in one keystoke?
Thanks you in advance for any guideance. 

You can change the position of one clip at a time.  If you nest those two clips, that it will be treated as one.
Keyframes can be moved in a group by selecting, but only added one at a time.

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