Carter pledges aid as Georgia farmers plan protest in Plains
President Carter acknowledges crop disasters in several states and outlines steps to help farmers, including higher loan levels, target prices, and drought loans. He says he cannot guarantee profits but promises a fair chance and a decently breaking policy. A planned tractor protest may visit Plains during his Christmas vacation.
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Carter tax cut plan in the ballpark of congressional ideas
President Carter's 25 billion tax cut is seen as a reasonable start and base for economic policy, with key leaders like Senator Muskie calling it a workable foundation while lawmakers anticipate changes in Capitol Hill. Representative Ullman notes general manageability despite disagreements on some elements.
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Carter vows dollar protection amid unclear market aid
President Carter said the United States will intervene when disorderly market conditions threaten the dollar, but officials offered no clear definition of such conditions. He noted the dollar’s sharp declines against the yen and other currencies and discussed tax cut ideas amid mixed Republican reaction.
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