Reluctant Reagan Signs $9.4 Billion Spending Bill
President Reagan signed a $9.4 billion omnibus during a July deadline after warning against many provisions while preserving farm loan funding. He criticized the measure as poor budgeting but cited essential aid for AIDS research, the homeless, Central American democracies, and the Philippines.
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Dukakis seeks to end GOP grip on presidency
Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis pitches economic opportunity and full employment as the path to breaking a four of five presidential loss pattern. He cites a 3.2 percent Massachusetts jobless rate and urges openness in government while opposing Iran contra secrecy.
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Debate invitation sets Aug. 8 in Cedar Rapids
Americans for Economic Rights invites Gov. Michael Dukakis and Rep. Richard Gephardt to a Cedar Rapids debate on August 8. Kennedy High School is booked and Cornell College official Baron Bremner may moderate. Campaigns plan talks to finalize arrangements. The new Iowa group bills itself as a think tank promoting fundamental economic reforms.
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Davis to speak at Iowa City farm barbecue with tolling events
University of Iowa coach Tom Davis will address the 1956 rooted barbecue in Iowa City at the Johnson County 4-H Fair grounds. The event begins with a horseshoe toss at 3 30 p.m. and a pork barbecue served by Protein Blenders with catering by local supermarkets. Tickets are sold through area banks and the Chamber of Commerce at seven dollars fifty cents for a business representative and two farmers.
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