Rehnquist to gain chief duties and influence on Supreme Court
The nation’s 16th chief justice would gain procedural clout and 47 statutory duties, with duties as head of the U.S. Judicial Conference and court administration. Reagan named Rehnquist to replace Burger, who plans to retire, and Senate hearings were expected in late July or August. Burger’s tenure as chief included significant administrative role and he could mentor Rehnquist.
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Secretary Shultz defends up front diplomacy style
Secretary of State George P. Shultz says he has slimmed down but not become a new Shultz as he explains his public role, speaks more on terrorism and budget issues, and defends U.S. policy while stressing accuracy in leaks and timely information to reporters.
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Tax writers clash over conference chair in tax talks
Washington AP reports Senate tax writers, led by Sen. Bob Packwood and Rep. Dan Rostenkowski, debate who will chair the House Senate negotiations on the landmark tax overhaul after Senate approval. The House and Senate finance leaders face hundreds of differences, with high stakes for the final bill. A private tax group presented helmets to the two leaders as a symbolic gesture amid expected trench warfare in conference. Packwood offered a light quip about covering each other as talks proceed.
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