Bush Defense Budget Seeks Higher Funding Amid Changeover
Defense Secretary Carlucci asks Congress to raise defense spending by 2 percent above inflation for 1990 and 1991 with a $315.2 billion budget for 1990 and $330.89 billion for 1991. Star Wars funding climbs to $5.9 billion in 1990 and $7 billion in 1991 while the Midgetman rail-mobile missile remains under debate. The plan preserves B-2 stealth bomber production and outlines Army Marine Air and Navy force levels, ship counts, and pay raises for 1990 and 1991.
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Reagan Budget Gives Bush A Starting Point
Washington The $1.15 trillion Reagan budget, submitted today, aims to shape Bush’s early proposals. Wright says the plan sums up Reagan’s philosophy while giving Bush a solid base for negotiations with Congress, with Bush planning to outline changes in a February joint session address. Senate leaders say they expect Bush’s final plan by February 20 to keep spending bills on track for summer.
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Mandated Budget Schedule Likely To Be Ignored Again
Reagan submits a 1.15 trillion fiscal 1990 budget though laws aim for 13 spending bills by Oct. 1 and a complete April 15 review. Congress and Bush face clashes over taxes. continued delays loom, with Gramm Rudman and debt ceiling actions probable this fall as the transition unfolds.
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Money Tops State Lawmakers Agenda for 1989
AAP report surveys 50 legislatures finding revenue to balance budgets as top issue. States weigh tax hikes, spending cuts, and tax reform while education and social programs remain priorities. Several states consider gas tax hikes and other measures to close gaps.
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