Reagan seeks 110 million in El Salvador aid and more advisers
President Reagan asked Congress for 110 million in increased military aid to El Salvador and signaled sending more U S advisers if funds are not approved in full. He warned a guerrilla victory could spread revolution to neighboring nations and threaten U S security.
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Jobless claims drop to eighty one level
Washington AP reports continued improvement in unemployment figures with new weekly claims at a low not seen since September 1981. The insured unemployment rate fell from 4.6 to 4.3 percent for the week ending February 19, while the payroll survey showed a 150,000 job loss in February, puzzling analysts.
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Reagan to Sign PIK Tax Bill Today
President Reagan is to sign the PIK tax bill in the White House, after Congress passed it to limit the program to one year. The plan offers government surplus crops to farmers who leave large portions of land unplanted, with a signup deadline still set for today.
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Reagan threatens veto over withholding repeal in jobs bill
President Reagan warned of a veto if the Senate seizes the emergency jobs bill to push a repeal of tax withholding on stock dividends and interest. Senate Finance Committee approved a Social Security rescue plan, while Sen. Bob Kasten sought to attach the withholding repeal, prompting pushback from Sen. Bob Dole and Majority Leader Howard Baker.
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R-Kan
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Tennessee
Baker
Chuckle Caption on Monday Mood and Friday Fun
A humorous line notes that preferring Monday to Friday signals a risk of becoming successful. The quip highlights workplace mindset with dry wit about ambition and weekly rhythm.
Evans says Iowa to get extra processed cheese for April
U S Rep Cooper Evans reports the Agriculture Department will supply Iowa with surplus cheddar for April distribution if someone can slice and package it. The cheese, stored in Des Moines Sioux City Waterloo and Dubuque warehouses, must be cut into smaller blocks before distribution.
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