Congress pushes budget reform to end deficits by 1991
Congress appears set to enact sweeping legislation to force automatic spending cuts if ceilings on deficits are not met, aiming to slash the annual red ink from $200 billion to zero by fiscal 1991. The measure, endorsed by President Reagan, faces mixed support as negotiators finalize details.
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Reagan urges passage of bill in tax reform push
President Reagan urged the House to pass a Democratic backed tax overhaul plan in a five minute Oval Office address. He warned he would not sign a farm bill he deems too expensive. The plan from Dan Rostenkowski's committee heads to the full House this week as Capitol Hill cautions momentum could die without his concerted effort.
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Senate race spending hits record with Helms top spender
The 1984 congressional elections cost $374.1 million with Senate winners spending $97.5 million, an average of $2.95 million per victor, while House winners spent $288,636 on average. PACs contributed $105.3 million, 26.5 percent of all funds. Helms led the list at $16.5 million defending his North Carolina seat.
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