Reagan interview on Bork nomination and constitutional questions
President Reagan discusses Judge Bork's Supreme Court nomination and reflects on constitutional issues. He cites bipartisan support for Bork, defends record on civil rights, and argues for limited federal power, a balanced budget amendment, and states’ rights. He recalls a personal story on racism and notes church objections to prayer in schools and abortion policy.
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Washington
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Franklin Roosevelt
Senate Deciding On Star Wars Tests After Long Delay
The Senate planned a vote on restricting the Reagan SDI tests to conform with the 1972 ABM treaty after a four month filibuster by Republicans. Democrats push for a narrow treaty reading while Reagan argues for a broad interpretation. A non binding resolution condemning the Krasnoyarsk radar as violating the pact passed 89 to 0.
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Washington
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House
Contras to Receive $3.5 Million in Stopgap Aid Plan
A stopgap spending bill to be voted next week includes about 3.5 million in new humanitarian aid for Nicaragua's Contra rebels. House leaders led by Jim Wright and Robert Michel settled on the figure to fund food, uniforms and medical supplies from Oct. 1 until Nov. 7, with a ceasefire target date under a Central American peace plan.
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Nicaragua
House
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Texas
Robert Michel
Illinois
Michel
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