Conferees Agree on Budget Plan Amid Tax Tensions
Congressional Democrats reach a $1 trillion 1988 budget deal risking a clash with President Reagan over taxes and Pentagon spending. The plan raises about $19.3 billion in new taxes and caps military outlays at either $296 billion with tax hikes or $289 billion without them. Nonmilitary cuts totaling $11 billion target foreign aid farm programs and Medicare, plus $7.2 billion from early Rural Electrification loans payoff. The agreement aims to shrink the 1988 deficit to $130-$135 billion, while preserving defense needs and broad party priorities.
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Reagan undecided on renewing Iran-Contra probe law
President Reagan backs Walsh’s Iran-Contra investigation but has not decided whether to sign a renewal of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater said the administration agrees with the letter’s basic concerns but dislikes its tone. Reagan had supported an independent counsel and wants the inquiry to continue to its conclusion.
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Custody suit and state bids highlighted in court and notices
The Virginia custody case for Tony Lee Boothe orders publication service for Linda Boothe and Jeff Shupe by July 23, 1987. Notices also announce final settlement of Gertrude Pendleton’s estate in Mercer County and multiple West Virginia state purchasing bids led by Kathy P. Klein, with Bolton criticizing investigations and other counsels for alleged abuses.
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Mercer County
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Charleston
Kathy P. Klein
Bolton
Walsh
Whitney North Seymour
Alexia Morrison
Reagan and Iran Crises Shadow His Presidency
Washington reports that Iran remains a chronic problem for U S leaders from F D R to the present. Reagan faces twin crises, one domestic over secret arms sales to Iran and a Middle East policy to shield Kuwaiti oil tankers, while hostage movement in Beirut and Tehran raises new fears of U S entanglement.
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Senate delays Gulf oil tanker protection vote
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee postponed action on a bill to block Reagan from protecting Kuwaiti oil tankers in the Persian Gulf until Congress approves. Chairman Pell said more time is needed and expected a vote next week. The delay underscores bipartisan concern over possible U.S. involvement in the Iran Iraq war.
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Persian Gulf
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Reagan raises objections to Arias Nicaragua plan
President Reagan told Costa Rican President Oscar Arias that U.S. concerns remain about key parts of the peace plan for Nicaragua. The plan calls for ending U.S. aid to the Contras in exchange for democratic rule, a move Reagan critics say should come with democratization demands on Managua. Duarte of El Salvador urged broader consultation before a regional summit.
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