Senate panel restores part of defense cuts in $90.5B bill
The Senate Defense Appropriations subcommittee voted to restore only $406 million of the $7.6 billion cut, keeping the Defense Department at $90.5 billion for the new fiscal year. McClellan faced liberal pressure but budget targets limited gains. further cuts or increases depend on the full committee vote and floor battles.
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McClellan
Senate Budget Committee
Congress
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D-Miss
Senate Armed Services Committee
Thomas Eagleton
D-Mo
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
John McClelan
Oklahoma
Senate Appropriations Committee
Appraiser lied to IRS over Nixon papers backdating
CHICAGO AP A federal prosecutor said Ralph G Newman lied to the IRS about the Nixon vice presidential papers backdating. Newman examined the papers in 1989 after Nixon sent them to the National Archives, and later filed a six page document claiming a 1969 donation. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
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Archives
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White House
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DeMarco
Los Angeles
Lincoln
Chicago Library Board
Reagan status questioned on presidential bid by committee
The Federal Election Commission may be asked by President Ford era allies to determine if Ronald Reagan is a candidate and for how long. Peter Kaye said the committee will seek guidance on candidate status and required reports. The inquiry follows a request by the Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico about Reagan’s declared intentions and corporate support restrictions.
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Peter Kaye
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Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico
Army career officers may seek reinstatement protests
An Army dispute over promotions and retirement rules drew a federal lawsuit led by about 600 dissident officers. Secretary Bo Callaway argued to promote younger captains while pruning older ones to reduce the officer corps. The case questions regulations and the cost of retirement benefits for officers with 18 years of service.
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