Senate passes record 208.7 billion defense bill
The Senate approved a record 208.7 billion defense bill with 84 votes for and 5 against, funding B-1 bombers and MX missiles as part of Reagan’s military buildup. The measure exceeds the president’s request and House total, with conference plans set to align final figures.
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Reagan backs budget deal to cut domestic spending
President Reagan endorsed a Republican offsetting plan to trim four billion dollars from domestic spending and avert a government crisis. House leaders and aides indicated mixed support though optimism remained for passage, while Democrats said they were not involved in the negotiation.
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Haig Warns Nicaragua as Cuban Soviet Backed Threat
Secretary of State Alexander Haig told the Organization of American States Nicaragua has become the base for Cuban and Soviet backed subversion in Central America. He warned militarization could lead to a broader regional war and cited 1,500 Cuban advisers in Nicaragua. Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Miguel DeScoto rejected the charges.
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Reagan expands CIA powers within U S borders
President Reagan signed executive orders granting the CIA broader authority to operate inside the United States to counter espionage and terrorism. The moves, made without congressional approval, also reestablished the Intelligence Oversight Board to ensure lawful activity.
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