Schweiker faces budget cut heat over welfare reforms
Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Schweiker absorbs criticism as Democrats blast President Reagan’s budget plan at a House Ways and Means hearing. Schweiker defends cuts as painful but necessary, argues AFDC reforms target work over welfare, while lawmakers warn of tens of thousands losing aid and services for the elderly and disabled.
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Expert warns president about predicting inflation
Washington US official notes inflation forecasts are as unreliable as weather forecasts. Congress should cut spending to avoid inflationary pressure and consider indexing Social Security and veterans programs to inflation. Higher inflation or slower declines could raise costs and deficits.
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