Haig Admits Mideast Deadline Amid Lebanon Tensions
Secretary of State Haig said there is a time limit to make progress toward an Israel Syria Lebanon missile dispute settlement. Habib plans to return to resume shuttle diplomacy as fighting rages near Zahle and Tripoli with civilian casualties reported.
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Teamsters approve pay hikes as dissenters seek inquiry
At the 22nd annual Teamsters convention in Las Vegas Roy Williams supporters push through a salary increase to 225000 while vetoing a move to cut his pay and block an ethical inquiry. Pete Camarata opposes Williams amid corruption allegations and ties to organized crime boss Nicholas Civella.
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House OKs veteran aid package despite Senate hurdle
The House passed a bundle of bills offering veterans improved training counseling health care and business help. Provisions include VA hospital treatment for Agent Orange related conditions extended readjustment counseling and 100000 VA beds. Other measures target former POW medical care VA loan programs and expanded home loan options for Vietnam era veterans.
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Judge Approves 1.4 Million Settlement Over Jonestown Bodies
Superior Court Judge Ira Brown approves a 1.4 million settlement to compensate the United States for transporting bodies of about 900 People's Temple members from Jonestown Guyana in 1978. Guardian Robert Fabian says 200 Temple asset claims totaling 7.15 million remain unsettled and payout awaits resolution of all Temple litigation. A separate note reports Toledo Ohio quintuplet birth with one infant dying from heart and respiratory failure after premature delivery.
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UPI
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World Princess braves violence in Belfast visit
Princess Alexandra cousin of Queen Elizabeth II ignored a security leak and spent eight hours in Belfast amid strife. Archbishop Runcie arrived with police escort for talks with Protestant and Catholic leaders, denouncing violence.
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Northern Ireland
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Queen Elizabeth II
Canterbury Robert Runcie
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Congress weighs fixes for marriage penalty in tax law
Washington AP reports Congress readies steps to ease or erase the marriage penalty that raises taxes for two earner couples. Proposals include a deduction limit for the lower paid spouse and an option for married couples to file separately, with supporters arguing relief is needed despite budget costs.
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Congress
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R-N.j
Senate Finance Committee
U.S. Treasury
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Treasury
Reagan backs private tuition tax credits with delay call
The Reagan administration endorsed private tuition tax credits to offset education costs but urged Congress to wait for enactment of the president's tax-cut plan. A Packwood Moynihan bill would let individuals deduct up to 500 from taxes for private or public education. if no tax owed, a 500 check could be issued.
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Reagan
Congress
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Treasury
Senate Finance Subcommittee
Bob Packwood
R-Ore
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
D-N.y
Reluctant Democrats Move Toward Multi Year Tax Cut
Washington AP House Democrats face pressure from Reagan administration and conservatives as they edge toward a two year tax cut plan. They demand extra relief for lower and middle income Americans while considering a multi year bill. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski emphasizes Democrats aim to craft a program benefiting all while remaining cool to the Reagan proposal for a 10 percent rate cut for individuals over three years.
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House
Dan Rostenkowski
D-Ill
Ways and Means Committee
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