Reagan's State of the Union draws Maryland GOP praise
President Reagan's address elicited enthusiastic support from Maryland's two Republican members and favorable reactions from Beverly Byron and Helen Delich Bentley. Byron criticized Amtrak subsidies but praised a balanced budget approach and defense, while Bentley called the speech upbeat and praised defense, Central America, and US aid to opponents of Communism.
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Reagan outlines tax reform and defense budget in State of the Union
Senate Leader Dole signals deficit reduction priority while Reagan backs a flat tax plan and a top rate not above 35 percent. The speech promotes smaller government, defense spending rise, domestic cuts, and protections for the elderly and needy, with mixed reactions from lawmakers and critics on specifics.
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