Reagan lashes at Democrats over 1982 budget reconciliation
President Reagan rebukes Democratic House Republicans for pursuing a $36 billion cut plan to keep the 1982 budget at $695 billion. He accuses liberal Democrats of sabotaging the budget, cites proposed closures of thousands of post offices, and criticizes education cuts affecting pupils on federal property. The piece cites critical AP quotes on the tax-cut plan and concludes with warnings that the poor would suffer if the plan were revived.
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White House
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Education and Labor Committee
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House Education and Labor Committee
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Associated Press
Reagan Era Barriers Slow Conservative Push in Government
M Stanton Evans argues that despite a Reagan victory, bureaucratic size, civil service protections, and political inertia blunt shifts toward conservatism. He cites entrenched client groups and GOP uncertainties as undergirding resistance, noting some agencies show little sign of change. Peace Corps head-designate Loret Ruippe mentioned.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
GOP
Peace Corps
Loret Ruippe
Peace Corps Sees Little Reagan Impact in 1981 Activities
A review of Peace Corps materials and events shows continuity with Carter era themes. The 1981 conference and brochure promote Kennedy and Shriver allies, with minimal sign of a Reagan administration imprint despite his presidency.
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Michigan
Peace Corps
Ronald Reagan
United States
Reagan
Jimmy Carter
John F. Kennedy
Robert Mungede
Zimbabwe
Botswana
Paul Tsongas
Massachusetts
Kennedy
R. Sargent Shriver
Edward Seaga
Jamaica
Humbert Humphrey
Robert Kennedy
Worthies
Shriver
John Brademas
Henry Reuss
Jacob Javits
New York
Ruppe
Washington
Is IRS Agentry Really Hazardous
Congressional investigators question the danger of IRS S-1811 agents who number 2,700 and receive premium overtime and early retirement. The piece asserts they perform mostly paperwork, make few arrests, rarely face danger, and rely on other authorities, with low prosecution and conviction rates for cases referred to the Justice Department.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Lynda Mapes
IRS
James Abdner
R-S.d
Appropriations Subcommittee On the Treasury
Secret Service
Internal Security Division
Justice Department
Justice
Sell FX Jets To Taiwan Promoting U S Weapon Exports
Secretary Haig praised talks with Chinese leaders as unusually significant while urging the United States to allow Taiwan to buy advanced FXZ fighter jets. The piece argues that Peking fears losing influence, China’s economy remains weak, and a high-level Chinese military mission will visit the U S in August to review lethal hardware.
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Peking
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Japan
Teng Hsiao-ping
America
Washington
China
Barry Farber
Bangladesh
GSA's costly San Juan courthouse debacle stalls progress
The San Juan federal courthouse in Hato Rey sits largely unused after a $4 million build with lavish features. Judges refuse to move, citing fit and safety concerns. GSA plans a $2.2 million expansion, despite years of vacancy and mildew.
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Puerto Rico
Hato Rey
General Services Administration
GSA
Hollywood
Lucette Lagnado
Old San Juan
Congress
Department of Energy
DOE
Ashland
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