Dirty Tricks and Telethon Backlash Angers Democrats
Democrats cry foul over Republican tactics during a major fund raising telethon weekend. Falwell urged followers to contact telethon organizers. supporters claimed the drive raised about 20 million dollars though final collection is uncertain.
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Jerry Falwell
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Health care costs us all says William L Rusher
A column argues that soaring medical costs are subsidized by taxpayers and third parties, urging free market reforms and Reagan administration bills. It praises four House and Senate measures to curb costs, promote private plans, and cap Medicare payments, urging prompt passage.
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Luigi Barzini
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Barber Conable
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Robert Dole
Budget figures show budget outlays far above estimates
M Stanton Evans notes that actual federal spending this year is about 808 to 815 billion, well over the 77 0 billion forecast, with a deficit ballooning due to uncontrollable outlays. He argues the budget process and entitlements drive a continuous upward creep that necessitates higher taxes rather than deficit reduction.
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British view Americans overreact on public health fears
Paul Harvey reports that Brits label Americans as paranoid over EPA actions such as Times Beach dioxin cleanup while noting continued dioxin use in some agricultural areas. He critiques U S agencies for alarmist warnings, cites formaldehyde and other hazards, and urges a central science panel to guide policy while reducing sensational headlines.
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American Industrial Health Council
Baldrige Keyworth push China HYSHARE 700 sale sparks policy clash
United States officials Baldrige and Keyworth push approval for selling Electronic Associates Hyshare 700 to Harbin Polytechnical Institute despite intelligence linking the device to missile design. Memo disclosures show internal doubts about strategic impact, amid Pentagon opposition and warnings of potential misuse. In Peru, Sendero Luminoso siezes on Belaunde’s weak hold as Sinchis units ramp up counterinsurgency.
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Fernando Belaunde Terry
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By Jeff MacNelly