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Debates Set as Reagan Mondale Clash Over Budget Plan
The first presidential debate in Louisville focuses on domestic policy with Reagan and Mondale trading on taxes and deficits. Mondale backs a two thirds deficit cut via large tax increases on high earners, while Reagan presses tax limits and Social Security protection. Bush Ferraro prepare for their Philadelphia VP clash as both campaigns emphasize preparing with briefing books and video tapes.
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