Essential Washington delayed and debt auction proceeds
Two snowstorms shut down Washington DC and kept 350000 federal employees home except essential workers. The Treasury Department pressed ahead with a 14 billion dollar debt auction for 13 and 26 week bills, while Secretary Shultz and the Supreme Court faced scheduling changes.
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Legislate Morality Debate Across Media And Schools
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Social Welfare State Nearer Eyed In Supreme Court Politics
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Lamm critique of Congress and budget gridlock in reform plea
The piece argues Reagan era budget gridlock stems from sacred cows in Congress. It cites Lamm on unfunded military pensions Medicare and defense cuts, and questions welfare, racism fear, and underfunded care. It portrays Congress as part of the problem hindering any national solution.
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