Budget outlines major cuts and defense
The president proposes a 1 trillion budget with farm program cuts to 26.3 billion and a 10 percent annual reduction in target prices to curb overproduction. AIDS funding rises 28 percent to 118 million, while college loans and campus jobs subsidies are eliminated. Space and international aid rise, but mass transit grants fall and oil reserves are sold. Congress faces a tough battle as Democrats warn of tough negotiations ahead.
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Congressional Chairman Finds 51 Billion in Defense Spending
Rep. David Obey charged that the Reagan administration juggled current services budget figures to hide 51.1 billion dollars in defense spending. GAO says 1986 and 1987 requests show a 14.2 billion drop instead of a 36.9 billion rise. OMB argues unclear current services rules and aims to cut ambiguity in budget practice.
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Reagan budget signals massive farm subsidy cuts for 1988
The 1988 fiscal year plan proposes deep cuts to farm program costs and a shift away from direct subsidies. The outline, part of a $1.02 trillion federal budget, anticipates decoupling subsidies from production and tying aid to other criteria, altering incentives for crop output.
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