Congress Pressured Over Social Security Bailout Plan
Washington AP report says major groups vow to pressure Congress to modify the bipartisan Social Security bailout package despite White House and reform commission backing. Critics include postal workers, government unions, and small business groups. hearings slated Feb 1 with March House action and May signing to adjust benefits and tax rules.
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Social Security Reform Commission
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Dan Rostenkowski
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Bob Dole
NBC
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Nuclear Alert Declared At Browns Ferry Plant
A site alert was declared at the Browns Ferry nuclear power plant in Alabama after operators found radioactive water leaking into the Tennessee River twice in 12 hours. TVA spokesman Louis Gwin said the amount released was not determined but described it as a very small amount.
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Tennessee River
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Tenn
Alabama
Gwin
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Muscle Shoals
Craven Crowell
Plan Drafted For Pullout Of Israel Forces In Beirut
Lebanon and Israel hold talks in Khalde on a phased pullback plan with Lebanon proposing Israeli troops withdraw ten miles from areas south of Beirut as the first step. U S envoy Habib aims for progress within a week while Lebanon, Syria, and the PLO seek total, simultaneous withdrawal from Lebanon.
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Jerusalem
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Arab League
Khalde
Kiryat Shmona
Austrian tied to papal assassination attempt
An Austrian is believed to be involved in the assassination attempt on the Pope as police investigate the high profile incident. The report notes the suspect's ties and ongoing inquiry. Rockefeller defends a 5 percent gas tax as essential to keep the state running amid budget pressures and public debate.
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Blair Claims McDowell County Finances Not So Bad
Former McDowell County commissioner Blair argues current budget cuts mask stronger finances. He cites 400000 reduction in coal severance funds but says enough revenue remains to meet county needs, and previous spending, including unbudgeted raises and a computer system, worsened the outlook despite good intentions.
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Pete” Blair
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Boyd
Aker
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Legislature set to act on varied bills this week in West Virginia
West Virginia lawmakers kick off 1983 session with bills on hospital closure costs and budget gaps. Senators discuss Spencer State Hospital closure to avert a 91 million shortfall. Roane County residents plan buses to a Senate meeting. House votes on civil case limits and budget hearings proceed as committees take up education finance and utility reform proposals.
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