Reagan budget proposes freezes and cuts across health programs
The 1986 budget to Congress calls for spending freezes in Medicare and FDA programs, a cap on Medicaid at 22.2 billion, and a 1.30 monthly Medicare Part B premium hike. It also seeks NIH cuts, CDC reductions, AIDS research trims, and a two year pause on public housing aid and rent assistance.
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New Wave Of Storms Dumps Snow Across Nation
A series of storms spread snow from Arizona to the Ohio Valley while a bitter arctic air mass froze the Rockies to the Appalachians. At least 41 deaths were attributed to the cold snap as schools and businesses shut in Alabama Tennessee West Virginia and Louisiana.
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Ohio Valley
Rockies
Appalachians
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Tennessee
West Virginia
Louisiana
Utah
Pete Reynolds
National
Poll finds SC residents back school prayer amendment
A The State poll shows about 88 percent believe in God and 84 percent support a constitutional amendment to allow organized school prayer. Around 64 percent attend church regularly, indicating broad religious backing for prayer in public schools.
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Columbia
South Carolina
North Korea Received U.S.-Built Helicopters via West German Exporter
The Commerce Department says North Korea obtained more than 80 U.S.-built helicopters through a West German exporter who allegedly diverted them. If altered for military use, the aircraft could provide close air-to-ground support for a full troop region.
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Washington
North Korea
South Korea
Commerce Department
Commerce
Theodore Wu
Reagan Budget Cuts Show Where He Puts Priorities
Washington notes that Reagan's 1986 budget proposes deep cuts in domestic programs totaling about 39 billion dollars while preserving Social Security. The plan signals priorities after a landslide re election and mirrors earlier 80s budget lines including reductions in education and a phase out of several programs.
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Buffalo
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Anti-Lottery Letters Flood Shealy's Office
In Columbia Senator Ryan Shealy reports 200 to 300 letters daily opposing a state lottery bill aimed at funding indigent health care. Supportive letters total five to ten daily. The measure, introduced with co-sponsors, seeks a constitutional change to allow state lotteries with proceeds for health care and any surplus for education. Most opposing letters come from Baptists, including at least 70 from Pebble Creek Baptist Church.
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Aiken Standard Offices Open Weekdays
Aiken Standard offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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PBM
Emergency Numbers for Aiken Community Services and Agencies
A list of emergency and support numbers for Aiken area services including Aiken Community Hospital, Volunteer Fire Departments, Aiken County Sheriff, Emergency Medical Services, and grief support resources with direct contact lines.
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Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken County
Widowed Persons Association
Major Weapons Still In President's Budget
The Reagan administration proposes a $313.7 billion defense budget for fiscal 1986, maintaining full scale procurement of major weapons like the MX missile and B 1 bomber while boosting Star Wars research and armed services size. Defense Secretary Weinberger cautions Congress against cuts, noting prior reductions were already prudent.
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