Reagan seeks to abolish the Department of Education
The piece argues to dismantle federal control of schools, claiming only 9 percent of the $91.5 billion annual education outlay comes from the federal government. It states the department has a $16 billion budget, 18,000 employees and over 150 programs, and envisions returning control to state and local taxpayers or creating an independent agency. It notes Carter’s 1976 pledge and NEA backing, and urges education to be in the hands of those who pay most of its costs. It also covers Flint auto workers protesting income tax and withholding, claiming about 3,500 protesters in Flint and IRS plans to pursue prosecutions.
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U.S
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National Education Association
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Uncle Sam
Mr. Reagan
Reagan Budget Cuts Face Scrutiny In Heated TV Rant
The piece portrays Patricia Passionpit railing at Reagan’s proposed budget reforms while accusing critics of cherry picking footage. It argues many programs would simply grow less quickly rather than end, and urges fair coverage honoring those hurt by inflation and loan debt.
Reagan budget cuts miss bone in DOE spending analysis
The piece argues that Reagan proposals fail to trim vast federal programs, especially within the Department of Energy. It notes DOE outlays of about 11 billion of 13.4 billion total energy spending for fiscal 82, with 6,000 contracts totaling 9.2 billion and little oil value delivered. It criticizes consultant-driven spending and implies genuine savings require deeper cuts beyond surface reductions.
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Michigan
Recognizing Alzheimer's Disease in Place of Old Age
Paul Harvey notes how illnesses shift names and perceptions. He cites tuberculosis and dementia as historical mislabels now tied to Alzheimer’s disease and urges awareness that memory loss and cognitive decline can strike people as young as forty.
We Call It Alzheimer's Disease Aids Counterattack In Health Care
The piece argues that dementia labeled senile is often Alzheimer's disease a progressive brain disorder now named by Alois Alzheimer. It urges diet drugs and lifestyle changes to limit brain damage and notes current drug benefits for agitation sleep and mood. Also critiques federal Legal Services cuts and praises President Reagan's stance and public trust in him.
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Alois Alzheimer
The Big Business Of Drug Smuggling
Washington reports that major drug trafficking networks operate like legitimate firms with corporate structures. A DEA study describes a large Illinois Georgia Florida operation in 1977 78 using air routes ground crews and front companies to move drugs through Missouri Illinois and more. High pay for pilots and ground crews and a legal team bailouts show a modeled enterprise with defined roles budgets and monitoring.
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Dale van Atta
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U.S
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