Obstacle Laden Voucher Plan Faces Congress and Court
The Reagan administration’s TEACH plan to give poor parents vouchers for public or private schooling meets strong resistance in Congress and a likely legal battle. Public educators condemn it. parochial leaders praise it. Christians United’s Maddox calls it unconstitutional and vows to sue if enacted.
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New AIDS Guidelines Reject Screening of Workers
Washington AP reports the Department of Health and Human Services outlines guidelines stating no wholesale screening of workers for AIDS is needed as there is no evidence of transmission by casual contact. The Washington Post cites the document prepared for final printing and notes the CDC will publish the rules Friday.
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Congress Approves Short Term Debt Hike Ahead of Geneva Summit
Congress and the White House move to raise the debt limit to 2 trillion dollars with a plan to curb deficits, as Reagan heads to Geneva to meet Mikhail Gorbachev. The Senate and House push extensions to avoid a January fiscal clash while pursuing a balanced budget and automatic cuts if targets miss.
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