Reagan and de la Madrid discuss drug problem in Mexico
President Reagan met with Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid in Mexicali to address narcotics trafficking and terrorism tied to Cuba and Nicaragua. Officials warned Mexico could face instability from drug cartels and corruption, noting rising heroin and cocaine flows through the region and the need to protect regional democracy.
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White House Forecast More Optimistic
President Reagan's chief economist Beryl Sprinkel forecasts a much brisker economy in 1986 and 1987, despite private analysts expecting slower growth. Greenspan calls the administration forecast a sales pitch while noting the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings framework heightens budget stakes and potential tax effects.
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Commercial Gain Offsets Drop In Residential
Construction spending in November rose 0.5 percent to an annual $348.2 billion. Nonresidential construction gained 1.6 percent and government spending rose 1.4 percent, while residential construction slipped 0.2 percent to $150.3 billion, led by a 9.1 percent drop in single family homes.
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World grain stockpiles rise as U S holds a quarter of supplies
The 1985 86 world grain outlook shows a record 1.9 billion ton supply with the United States holding about 433.5 million tons and accounting for roughly 78 million tons of trade. Global consumption tops 1.6 billion tons while stocks exceed 296 million tons by mid 1986.
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Non Durable Goods Lead Factory Orders Up Slightly
U.S. factory orders rose 1 percent in November to $197.4 billion led by a 2.5 percent jump in non durable goods the biggest since October 1980. Durable goods fell 0.3 percent as defense equipment surged 12.7 percent amid earlier declines.
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