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Reagan press appeal fades as public quiets on budget
President Reagan urged Americans to pressure Congress on the budget but lawmakers described a muted public response. Republicans cited other concerns while Democrats said the message failed to resonate and questioned his credibility on debt and balanced budgeting. The White House said the speech aimed to frame the issues rather than prompt calls.
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