Budget Battle Shapes Congress on 1983 Spending Cuts
Stockman warns that Congress must adopt decisive savings to avoid threats to the economic recovery and financial markets. Republicans and Democrats doubt deficits will shrink, as the White House faces pushback on tax increases and military cuts.
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Economist warns Americans reluctant to take on new debt
Hammond says until the economy improves the public will be cautious about buying homes or cars and borrowing for ventures. He notes tax breaks aim to spur growth while warning potential higher state taxes may follow shifts in funding.
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Fire at Tokyo hotel in Akasaka district kills three
Fire department spokesman Kenji Horikawa said the blaze started in room 938 occupied by a foreigner. Three people died after jumping or falling from upper windows. Dozens were injured with 27 still hospitalized in grave condition as officials updated the casualty figures.
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Rights priorities and policy shifts at State Department
The report notes Ernest Lefever as human rights chief and Elliott Abrams shaping policy to tackle Soviet and allied violations. It cites El Salvador’s 1981 death toll and church estimates, and cites Weinberger on toxins used by Soviet-backed forces. It also discusses trade and tech ties with the USSR and aims to prevent the communist system from exploiting free societies.
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Mother dies after giving birth to premature son
Susan battled an abdominal tumor and chose to have Brian, weighing 3 pounds 4 ounces, despite chemotherapy and terminal cancer. He survived with breathing challenges and a shared loss, as the Cummings family safeguards the infant’s custody and reflects on the rare chance to raise a child.
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