Congress Focuses on Economy as Reagan Seeks 30 Billion in Cuts
The 98th Congress opens with Democrats tightening rules and stripping Rep. Phil Gramm of the Budget Committee. Reagan plans to cut non-defense spending by about 30 billion to trim the 1984 deficit, amid talks of a possible tax increase or defense savings.
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Reagan panel chore New MX basing plan
President Reagan names an 11 member panel to assess nuclear forces and seek a politically and militarily acceptable MX basing system for Congress. Brent Scowcroft cautions the panel may not yield a workable solution though it aims to preserve deterrence and push for verifiable arms reductions. The commission includes Haig Brown Clements Helms with Kissinger and Schlesinger as consultants.
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IDOT panel votes on two plate system and colors
Iowa's IDOT Commission meets in Ames and leans toward keeping two license plates with county identifiers. A black and white color scheme is favored for 1985 plates, with ongoing questions about reflectivity material and whether plates should be aluminum or steel to save costs.
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Fresh heir fiend and the changing will tale
A clerkly quip on a man famed for altering his will repeatedly earning the nickname fresh heir fiend. The humorous note reflects a probate curiosity rather than a tragedy or crime.
Officer who shot black man left assigned Miami area
Miami city officials said Officer Luis Alvarez violated procedure by leaving his assigned zone and driving into Overtown after the Dec. 28 shooting of Newell Johnson Jr. Alvarez has been removed from street duty and reassigned to desk work as investigations continue.
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