SVCC seeks $1 million endowment drive by 2010
SVCC unveils a plan to build a $1 million endowment by 2010 with a local $250000 goal tied to a federal Endowment Challenge Grant. Dr. Richard Behrendt says matching funds will be provided by the federal government if the local goal is met, supporting scholarships and aids.
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Americans oppose pay raises for leaders but like Reagan
A UPI report notes over 80 percent oppose a 50 percent pay rise for Congress and district court judges, with Cabinet raises similarly rejected. The poll also shows 64 percent approve of Reagan’s eight years, and 81 percent cannot name any incoming Cabinet members. Margin of error plus or minus three points.
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Reagans unveil portraits at White House dinner
President and Mrs. Reagan host a dinner for the unveiling of their official White House portraits by Aaron Shikler. The living portraits will be viewable in the East Room on Wednesday morning. Shikler, who also painted the Kennedys, was paid 100000 by a combination of White House Historical Association funds and an anonymous donor. Mrs. Reagan wears a red gown by James Galanos in the full length portrait. the president sits in a dark blue suit in the Oval Office.
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Meese's conduct deemed intolerable by watchdog
A 61 page Justice Department report faulted Edwin Meese for multiple federal violations and ethical breaches. It said if still in office disciplinary action would be recommended and cited improper ties with E Robert Wallach while serving as counselor and attorney general.
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District 271 keeps gag rule on teacher negotiations
Lee Center Community Unit School District 271 board denied rescinding the gag rule during contract talks with teachers. About 175 residents attended as mainly parents urged lifting the rule. Superintendent Dees said the rule stays until negotiations end, with another session set for January 24 to either settle the contract or declare an impasse.
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Baker Moves Toward Senate Confirmation as Secretary of State
James Baker appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee signaling swift approval for his nomination as secretary of state. The Texas native and Bush ally urged bipartisan cooperation, stressing that effective diplomacy requires White House and Congress harmony.
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