Congress Democrats back Baker plan amid moderate GOP dissent
A bloc of five moderate Republicans and Democrats favor Baker's plan but push for larger tax increases over coming years to shrink deficits and aid recovery. Chiles warns the plan would push deficits above 200 billion annually by decade's end. Other actions include defense, immigration, EPA, and food assistance developments.
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Israel Eyes Cabinet Yes On Lebanon Troop Withdrawal Plan
A senior American official says Israel's cabinet is expected to approve George Shultz's plan for pulling 25,000 troops from Lebanon, with optimism cited but limits on joint patrols and Haddad role criticized by Israeli sources. Beirut artillery barrages intensify, striking areas around the presidential palace and broad coastal and urban zones.
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Iowa House approves large transportation funding package
The House passed a $177.6 million transportation fund package affecting the Iowa Department of Transportation and road-use tax funds for fiscal 1983 84. Critics warn a $36 million diversion could sap road construction while lawmakers discuss earmarking funds for rail and mass transit projects. Cedar Rapids officials dispute proposed shifts and weigh rail line implications.
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Iowa House Upholds Two Plate, Rejects One Plate Plan
The Iowa House voted 26 66 to keep two license plates per car and 34 54 to reject reflectorized plates as too costly. The measures tied to funding for the Department of Transportation and faced debate over law enforcement benefits and a possible 3M monopoly. Rep Hugo Schnekloth urged one plate while Rep Leo Miller and Rep Jack Woods defended two plates for safety and enforcement.
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Weather outlook shows mild weekend with cool nights
Extended forecast notes partly cloudy skies from Sunday through Tuesday with highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s. National extremes list a low of 21 at Marquette and a high of 98 at Presidio Texas. River levels show Coralville Lake at 695.71 and Cedar River readings near Waterloo and Cedar Rapids with varying trends.
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Weather forecast and reports across the nation
Scattered showers stretched from the Pacific Coast to the Rockies with snow in the Sierras and northern Rockies. A tornado touched down near Brookings in South Dakota with large hail and 60 mph winds at Benkleman. Thunderstorms moved through eastern South Dakota into southern Minnesota while Western Texas rose to the 90s. Highs range 50s and 60s north and 70s to 80s south. sunshine on the Eastern Seaboard.
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Demographic shift boosts Hispanic share in US metros
The Hispanic population has grown over 50 percent since 1970 and now exceeds the black population in 11 of the top 50 metros. Hispanics make up about one third of New Mexico and about one fifth in California and Texas, per the American Council of Life Insurance.
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Leach dinner guest list linked to cafe coronary death
A high profile gathering at James Leonard's home tied to Leach includes former Foreign Service and Carter officials. Bowditch, 53, died after Heimlich maneuvers failed to free food, police calling it cafe coronary. Bowditch worked for W.R. Grace Inc since 1956, Cryovac is a Grace subsidiary.
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Foreign Service Corps
Carter Administration
James Leonard
Mideast
Committee For National Security
Cafe Coronary
W.R. Grace Inc
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