Tax reform signals hopeful shift in Washington
Senate Finance Committee backed a reform bill by 20 to 0, led by Sen. Packwood. It would cut overall taxes by about 6.2 percent with two brackets, funded by closing $50 billion in loopholes. The plan would remove 6 million from the tax rolls and faces debate over IRA and capital gains changes.
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Reagan
Senate Finance Committee
Bob Packwood
R-Ore
White House
Senate
Bob Dole
House
Washington
Congress
On the Perils of Travel by Don Shoemaker
The piece argues against canceling summer travel despite Khadafy threats, urging Americans to travel with caution. It cites industry cautions, government guidance, and humorous advice on safe destinations while defending a bold, apprehensive stance about global travel.
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Khadafy
Qaddafi
Europe
Middle East
London
Paris
Rome
Cairo
Stephen Decatur
U.S
Tripoli
Throw
Mexico
Mexico City
War on cancer questioned as deaths rise and focus shifts
The New England Journal of Medicine analysis by Bailar and Smith argues cancer mortality has increased overall from 1962 to 1982 and diagnoses rose 13 percent from 1973 to 1981 despite advances. They urge shifting some effort toward prevention while not abandoning cure research.
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Caribbean
Nassau
Canada
Quebec
Toronto
York
New England
Hong Kong
Khadafy
Europe
Africa
Middle East
John C. Bailar
Elaine M. Smith
New England Journal of Medicine
Bailor and Smith
Bailor
Smith
John Cairns
Scientific American
Cairns
U.S
Bailar
Liberals Face Turn Toward Moderation in Pendulum Politics
Washington debate suggests liberals must rethink strategy to regain middle class support as voters reward growth. Analysts note wealth shifts affect choice. progressives ask if equity can accompany prosperity and challenge conservative gains while predicting pendulum motion.
Proper Perspective On Nuclear Risk And World Events
Ashley Cooper faces reader letters debating nuclear safety and global catastrophe versus fossil fuels. The exchange cites mining and auto deaths, WWII tolls, Reagan vs Carter, Iran hostages, and a criticism of tax breaks for 3 martini luncheons as part of broader public discourse.
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U.S
Chris Cobb
Chris
Ussr
Ashley
Mideast
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Rockies
Sixth Fleet
Ridder
Emeayo Tribune
Lewis
Americans For Democratic Action
Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Barry Goldwater
Democratic Party
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Michael Harrington
Nixon
Hybi
Ashley Cooper
By Ashley Cooper
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Ayatollah Khomeini
Libya
Ayatollah
Iran
Russia
Carter
Iraq
Moscow
Morr
Clive
Clyde
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