Reagan unveils budget plan to cut spending and protect social benefits
President Reagan pledges a balanced budget with substantial cuts for 1982 and beyond while preserving benefits for the needy. He outlines a 12 percent agency trim, $2 billion military cuts in 1982, 27 billion in welfare reforms, and user fees for federal services as part of a broad program to reduce the deficit and shrink the federal workforce. He supports Social Security changes and asks leaders to form a task force to review options, stressing national security and volunteerism.
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Congress Acts On Social Security Raises and Tax Deductions
Senate Finance Committee restores minimum Social Security benefits for current recipients while capping government pension impact, and allows borrowing from the disability fund. Lawmakers repeal the 3000 dollar cap on congressional living-expense deductions and raise pay caps for top federal employees. House OKs interstate highway aid extension with highway-funding-withholding powers for weak penalties on speed limits.
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Washington
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Fitness Training Promoted Across Institutions and Farms
The recommendation advocates physical culture and fitness training directly within enterprises, state and collective farms, institutes, schools, and residences to promote healthy living and systematic exercise. It emphasizes practical, accessible programs for broad participation.
Iowa Governor urges federal action to save soil
Iowa Governor Robert Ray met with President Reagan and urged a national push to conserve soil amid budget cuts. He warned topsoil loss threatens Midwest farm productivity by 2000, noting Iowa’s 5 million annual state spend on conservation and a strict land-protection law.
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Sears Sale Ad Error Corrected for Tylenol Offer
A Sears ad tab from September 23 1981 contained incorrect copy for Tylenol. The correct offer reads 50 capsules for 1.97.
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Iowa Caucuses Defend Early Start Amid Debate on Influence
The first of four regional hearings featured Campbell and Iowa Democrats arguing the caucuses boost party organization and voter engagement more than primaries. They warned delaying the date could cede influence to other states and turn campaigns into a media show while stressing the need to start the national effort earlier.
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Senate
Lowell Jenkins
Montrose
New Hampshire
Judy Wilson
Des Moines
Jenkins
U.S
Roxanne Conlin
White House
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