Defense hike and social cuts proposed in budget
The plan would raise defense spending from 208.9 billion in 1983 to 238.6 billion in 1984 and 277.5 billion in 1985, while proposing social program cuts to cover the increases.
29 Jan 1983
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1983
Page
1
The plan would raise defense spending from 208.9 billion in 1983 to 238.6 billion in 1984 and 277.5 billion in 1985, while proposing social program cuts to cover the increases.
Congress member Tom Tauke, along with other Republicans, criticizes President Reagan's fiscal 1984 budget. He calls the plan a retread of 1982 83 proposals emphasizing higher defense while cutting entitlements and welfare work requirements. The briefing described a grim White House mood as details show a $189 billion deficit and $848.5 billion spending with defense up and farm price supports frozen.
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