Reagan Defends Bork as Senate Split Persists
President Reagan urged support for nominee Robert Bork amid a Senate split with 32 backing and 26 opposing. Democratic critics accused Bork of civil rights and privacy concerns while allies touted his qualifications. White House officials dismissed withdrawal talk and noted ongoing committee/vote plans as opposition critics urged caution.
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Reagan
White House
Bork
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
John Kerry
Massachusetts
Jeff Bingaman
New Mexico
Carl Levin
Michigan
Max Baucus
Montana
Barbara Mikulski
Maryland
John Rockefeller IV
West Virginia
Timothy Wirth
Colorado
Boren
Phil Gramm
R-Texas
John McCain
R-Ariz
Associated Press
Senate
Arlen Specter
Pennsylvania
Bob Packwood
Oregon
Ernest Hollings
South Carolina
U.S
September job gains signal continued economic expansion
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 132,000 payroll jobs added in September, led by steel and machinery with broad gains across manufacturers. Unemployment falls for men in Michigan Illinois and Ohio, while construction weakens and retail adds 70,000. Teachers strikes trimmed the overall figures.
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Reagan Administration
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
Steel and Machinery Industries
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
U.S
Michigan
Illinois
Ohio
Norwood
Defense clash over arms talks and SALT II veto threats
Senate debate centers on Reagan veto threats tied to ABM test limits and SALT II provisions. Sen. Helms introduces a budget amendment to shield US defense programs from treaty delays. Final approval of the Pentagon bill advances to a conference committee amid 400+ differences with the House version.
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U.S
Reagan
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
State Department
Helms
United States
Pentagon
House
Senate
Gas Explosion Kills Minn. Man At Allamakee Campground
Carl L. Wilson Jr., 58, of Austin Minnesota, died after a late Thursday gas explosion at Scottie's Campground in Dorchester Allamakee County. He suffered extensive burns when attempting to light a cigarette, and the 21 by 8 foot camper was destroyed. He was flown to Ramsey Medical Center in St Paul.
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Dorchester
Minnesota
Allamakee County
Carl L. Wilson Jr
Austin
Minn
Accord
Ing To Eitzen
Lawrence Kruse
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