Government House backs hard trade bill to shield U S industry
The House approved a protectionist measure 290 to 117, aiming to boost U S jobs by clamping down on unfair foreign practices. The Gephardt Amendment targets nations with large surpluses, notably Japan, and calls for dollar-for-dollar retaliation if barriers persist.
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Mikulski seeks to block FEMA Emmitsburg employee transfer
Senator Barbara Mikulski moves to block the transfer of FEMA staff from Emmitsburg to Washington. Aimed at delaying the 1987 fiscal year end and requiring reporting before any 1988 shift, the measure faces Senate Appropriations approval and House-Senate consideration.
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Treasury sees debt crisis coming in looming budget fight
Treasury warns that after May 15 the debt ceiling will fall to 2.11 trillion, risking a financial catastrophe unless Congress authorizes substantial new borrowing. Senate Democrats push a 1 trillion fiscal 1988 budget amid near partisan support and rival Republican proposals, with deficits running into the hundreds of billions and debt at about 2.25 trillion.
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