Long conventional war plan shapes Reagan defense strategy
The Reagan administration drafts a 1983 budget driven approach envisioning a protracted conventional war with the Soviet Union. Aimed at mobilizing manpower and reviving the defense industry, the plan preserves nuclear deterrence while expanding forces abroad and preparing rapid production growth and wider global deployments.
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Reagan seeks Supreme Court path to review lead exposure standard
The Reagan administration asks the Supreme Court to remand the Carter era lead exposure standard to the Labor Department for full public-record review, affecting about 800000 workers. It also targets the cotton dust rule, arguing cost benefit analysis was precluded by the act.
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Federal court ends mandatory busing in Los Angeles schools
A split 9th U.S. Circuit panel ruled the state courts retain jurisdiction in the Los Angeles desegregation suit and overturned a district judge’s order to continue mandatory busing, allowing dismantling to proceed.
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India reprocesses spent fuel amid treaty concerns
India announces it will reprocess spent reactor fuel to recover plutonium potentially usable for bombs. The move raises questions about Tarapur plant fuel and violates a 1963 India U S accord if Tarapur fuel is reprocessed without U S consent. This could breach terms granting ownership but restricting reprocessing.
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Public favors handgun licensing in AP NBC poll
The AP NBC poll finds 71 percent support requiring a police permit to buy a handgun and 72 percent doubt stricter gun laws would have blocked Reagan's assassination. Seventy six percent say criminals would still obtain guns despite tighter controls. 21 percent disagree.
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