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Line of succession who was in charge after Reagan shot
AP reports top aides moved quickly to assure who wielded power during Reagan surgery. Haig and Weinberger argued over leadership, but officials say no one was relieved of authority. Bush held codes. 25th Amendment and Cabinet disputed roles were discussed in tense hours.
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Associated Press
Washington
Reagan
Defense
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Caspar Weinberger
Jose Murati
George Bush
Texas
White House
James A. Baker III
House
Senate
Baker
Bush
David Gergen
Haig-Weinberger
Gergen
Haig