End Revenue Sharing and the Call to Cut Spending
The article argues against federal revenue sharing inside the Nixon era New Federalism and notes the 1984 surplus at state and local levels while the federal deficit nears $200 billion. It highlights the 50 49 Senate vote to eliminate revenue sharing and urges House Democrats to match the cut, saving about $5 billion.
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Commerce Department
Congress
Senate
Edward Zorinsky
Nebraska
House of Representatives
Ortega trip to Moscow shifts House views on Nicaraguan aid
Guest editorial notes pressure from House Democrats led by Speaker Tip O'Neill to oppose 14 million in contra aid. After Daniel Ortega's Kremlin visit, some lawmakers joined Republicans to draft limited non military aid, signaling softened stance on Nicaragua policy.
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Nicaragua
Reagan
Tip O’neill
White House
Daniel Ortega
Moscow
House
U.S
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Soviet Union
Kremlin
United States
Omaha World-Herald
Richard Perle A Bold Voice in Reagan Era Policy
Washington profile of Richard N. Perle, assistant defense secretary for international security policy, as a rare outspoken bureaucrat and principal architect of Reagan's arms control program. Describes his clarity, influence, and ability to maneuver within the Pentagon and secure policy direction.
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Washington
Richard N. Perle
Perle
Pentagon
Defense Secretary
Reagan
U.S
Prayer guidance and political debate cross paths in letters and policy
A reader asks about praying, with a pastor's reply centering on the Lord's Prayer and trust in God. The column then shifts to Sen. Larry Pressler and Richard Perle, arguing over SALT II and U.S. arms control, Perle urging openness to break from the treaty despite Reagan’s stance.
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God
Christ
Jesus
Richard Perle
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Perle
Army Engineers Overrun Headlights in Arizona
Citizens question the Army Corps of Engineers plan to dig a wide concrete gutter five miles long through northeast Phoenix arguing it may flood or blight the desert. They urge auditing past projects to avoid costly, ineffective interventions and save taxpayers millions.
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Arizona
Army Corps of Engineers
Florida
Gila River
Yuma
Tucson
Salt Lake City
Springdale
Army
Harveys
Feelin Sorry For The Yankees
Opinion piece criticizes George Steinbrenner for his repeated firing and rehiring of managers including Billy Martin. The writer, a longtime Yankees hater, argues Steinbrenner undermines the team’s stability and mocks his memory and decisions. The column frames the owner as harming the Yankees’ legacy and fans’ enjoyment.
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Yankee
Steinbrenner
Billy Martin
George Steinbrenner
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