Reagan shifts budget fight to delay strategy
The White House lacks votes for the 1983 budget and plans a patience driven delay through the fall to ease pressure on President Reagan. Officials say recession weakens GOP hopes and may force a smaller deficit cut and defense cuts, betting on an upturn to improve political leverage.
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Pentagon test shows Black youths score low in math and verbal
The Pentagon released results from a $3.5 million study of nearly 12 000 youths aged 18 to 23. It found Black men and women scored less than half as whites in math and verbal areas. The government said the sample represents the nation’s youth and that services are not taking in under-achievers.
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Reagan to decide on West sanctions amid U S Soviet row
Differences between the State and Defense departments over future Western sanctions against the Soviet Union have been sent to President Reagan for decision. The Buckley mission to discuss sanctions with allies is delayed until the administration settles its stance. Officials expect Reagan to address the issue by midweek or later as talks with European partners await direction.
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Chairman blasts policy on pipeline
Rep Henry Reuss criticizes U S policy on East West trade saying blocking the Siberian to Western Europe natural gas pipeline could backfire. He argues the move may undermine NATO unity and defense talks and that Europe could source equipment from its own suppliers and from Japan.
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Japanese firms discuss $10 billion private aid to U.S. economy
Kay Sugahara of Fairfield-Maxwell Ltd positions a private sector recovery fund as a historic act to create jobs in America. He says U.S. aide would come from powerful Japanese interests with Japan Inc. backing, at low interest, without government involvement.
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Lawmakers report constituents critical of Reagan economic program
Swing district lawmakers say constituents are losing confidence in Ronald Reagan's economic program and his budget and tax proposals. Delegations from both parties expect major changes before passage as Irate voters view deficits and tax priorities as too favorable to the well to do, signaling a partisan shift.
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Don Fuqua
D-Fla
Jim Leach
Iowa
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