White House abandons jobless benefit tax plan
The White House dropped a proposal to tax unemployment benefits after sharp criticism from Democrats and organized labor. Edwin Meese said the idea is not under serious consideration, part of eight options to lower unemployment that have not been studied by the president.
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Congress
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Administration
Christmas shopping rush starts as shoppers crowd malls
The first official day after Thanksgiving drew heavy crowds across malls and downtown. Shoppers from many states and Iowa counties filled Westdale and Lindale centers, with some planning to trim spending only moderately while others vow no cutback. One shopper from Vinton joked about being out to escape the farm.
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Iowa
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Westdale
Lindale
Mary Geater
Geater
Vinton
Shoppers Start Christmas Buying With Cautious Outlook
Across the United States shoppers begin the Christmas season with caution. Many leave credit cards at home and plan practical gifts amid high unemployment and business failures. Merchants report cut prices and fewer high priced goods as they hope for a late season boost.
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Chicago
Roseanna Ristow
Albany, N.Y
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Larry Rose
Albuquerque
N.M
U.S
Gas tax hike would cost Iowa 200 jobs study says
A Joint Economic Committee study finds a 5 cent per gallon federal gasoline tax increase would bring about a net loss of 200 Iowa jobs. It estimates $55 million more federal highway funds create 2,200 jobs while $61 million extra motorists costs cut 2,400 jobs, with net negative impact on private sector.
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Iowa
Washington
Joint Economic Committee
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Index: You Have Reached Middle Age Quote
A brief aphorism notes that middle age arrives when self care becomes routine and plans to start improves with age. The quotation reflects self reliance and delayed action as a thematic idea.
PLO rejects Reagan plan while hinting at limited talks
Palestine Liberation Organization leaders in Damascus rejected the Reagan peace plan citing self determination for a Palestinian state under PLO leadership. The PLO left door open to negotiated peace with pro Western Arab moderates and ruled out a return to terrorism in the near term.
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