Budget deficit projections rise beyond initial estimates
Congressional leaders were told privately that even with a Reagan budget the 1983 deficit could reach 124 billion dollars, with informal forecasts placing next year at 180 billion, 220 billion in 1984 and 240 billion in 1985. The figures complicate bipartisan talks as officials debate whether to revise economic assumptions for the April update.
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Secrecy stamp rules relaxed by Reagan order
President Reagan signed an executive order easing secrecy classifications reversing Carter era limits. The order allows classifying documents even if damage to national security is not identifiable and drops Carter's public interest disclosure test, arguing protection of sensitive information for citizens.
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Reagan Drives May as Older Americans Month and Retirement Reform
President Reagan designates May as Older Americans Month and supports legislation to end mandatory age based retirement. He cites fitness for work over birth year and notes likely minimal impact on other groups.
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Israeli Troops Fire On Golan Arabs Wounding Four
Israeli troops on the Golan Heights fired on protesting Arabs for the first time in memory, wounding four as about 150 villagers from Majdel Shams and Massadeh violated a curfew to throw rocks after Israel announced civilian identity papers for the 15 000 Golan Arabs. Six soldiers were lightly injured in the clashes.
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Dissident Kovalyov sentenced in Moscow for anti Soviet agitation
Ivan Kovalyov, a human rights activist, received five years in prison followed by five years internal exile for anti Soviet agitation. The Moscow court expelled him under guard after refusal to rise for the verdict amid a closed three day trial.
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Salvadoran Rightist Leader Vows Quick Guerrilla Control
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