Reagan Signals Re-Election Plans with Laxalt Chair Pick
President Reagan chooses Sen. Paul Laxalt to head the Republican National Committee, signaling a possible bid for a second term. Laxalt cautions that unemployment, now at 10.4 percent, and overall economic conditions could affect the decision, while Reagan stresses jobs as the top priority and notes inflation has fallen to about 4.8 percent.
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New Congress Faces Problems On Budget Storm
Washington AP reports the incoming 98th Congress will face worsened issues from the election year. Record deficits high unemployment and a deteriorating Social Security system apply pressure on the upcoming budget.
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Soviets Run Mock Attack With Backfire Bombers
Washington officials say Soviet naval forces have conducted simulated missile attacks using the Tupolev Backfire bombers against US carriers. Reports also note Backfires are flying over the Sea of Japan, heightening concern over sea lane threats.
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DOE Chief Tackles Tough Job In Energy Policy Shifts
Donald Hodel, named head of the Department of Energy, faces a hostile Congress and a push to abolish the agency. He has strong backing for nuclear power and must push bills on nuclear waste, licensing reforms, and decontrol of natural gas prices while the administration aims to shrink the department and move functions to the Commerce Department.
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