Reagan GOP budget plan aims at large deficit cuts
President Reagan and Senate Republicans move to trim deficits by 52 billion next year and nearly 300 billion over three years through spending freezes and cuts. Social Security COLA suspended for three years, with a 2 percent base rise and extra inflation protection above 4 percent. Military and federal programs restructured, Amtrak and many grants eliminated, Medicare payments frozen. Deficits projected at 175 billion, 145 billion, and 99.7 billion for 1986 87 and 88 respectively. Regan calls it the most ambitious postwar budget cut plan.
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Reagan heads to 10 day vacation at mountaintop ranch
President Reagan departs for a 10 day sequestered vacation at his Santa Ynez ranch after a budget deal with Senate Republicans and a plan to pressure Nicaragua. He meets Senate Leader Dole and Sen. Domenici before boarding Air Force One for California.
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Brazil President Elect In Critical Condition After Fifth Operation
Tancredo Neves, 75, breather through a respirator but improves after a fifth abdominal operation. Spokesman Antonio Britto says he is stable and his prognosis permits optimism as Neves communicates by gesture from his hospital bed.
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Dotson Returns Home After Rape Accuser Recants
Gary Dotson, freed on bond after Cathleen Webb testified she lied in 1977 about an assault, arrives with family and friends at his Country Club Hills home. A court hearing resumes to compare blood and saliva tests from 1977 to determine truthfulness. Webb described a drastic incident at a restaurant before the alleged events.
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Compromise Cuts Shape Reagan Budget Savings Across Agencies
Washington reports that the Reagan administration and GOP leaders seek a $52 billion cut next year and $295.4 billion over three years. The plan reshapes Social Security COLA, defense, Medicare, Medicaid, student aid, agriculture, federal pay, Amtrak subsidies, and Small Business Administration funding.
Governor Receives Raise Boost in State Budget
South Carolina House approves an $80,000 governor salary next term, a $20,000 rise, after Ways and Means proposed $5,000. Representative Rogers says raise aligns salaries with duties. House adjourns amid debate on $1.1 million for community action agencies and flight log requirements for college athletic departments.
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Aiken Standard Ad Rates and Contact Details
The notice lists subscription and advertising contact numbers for the Aiken Standard. It provides office hours at 124 Rutland Drive and includes carrier rates for delivery and prepaid options.
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