Reagan plan eases 34 auto pollution rules
The Reagan administration proposes relaxing 34 auto pollution and safety rules to revive the auto industry. The changes aim to save industry $1.4 billion and consumers $9.3 billion over five years, with EPA and NHTSA re proposing or rescinding several standards including airbags, high altitude emissions, bumper strength, and tire pressure indicators.
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Countdown begins for shuttle Columbia liftoff
Cape Canaveral AP says the Space Shuttle Columbia powered up for its inaugural flight with a 6:50 a.m. EST planned liftoff on Friday. Launch director George Page called workers to the control center as a 30-hour hold stretched the countdown into Friday dawn. Astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen will pilot the 54.2-hour test spin toward commercial and military use next year amid a prior pogo valve snag fixed by rerouting wiring.
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Texas lawmakers weigh future sales tax changes amid inflation
In Austin AP reports legislators, wary of higher costs and shrinking federal funds, focus on balance budgets and potential tax adjustments. A Texas Comptroller staff report highlights that Texas exempts more items from sales tax than nearly any state, weakening the base.
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States would eat up fed reductions by Louise Cook
A Tax Foundation survey of 49 states shows proposed state tax hikes potentially offsetting federal tax cuts. States seek funds for balanced budgets, highway upkeep, and local aid, while the net tally favors more tax decreases than increases, despite broader proposals.
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Reagan Warns Soviets on Poland Intervention Across Continents
President Reagan sent a message to Brezhnev warning of grave consequences if the Red Army moves into Poland amid labor unrest. White House officials refrained from details, while NBC and The New York Times cited strong language and possible impacts on arms talks. U.N. Ambassador Kirkpatrick warned of invasion risks, and Haig, Weinberger, and Byrd commented on the crisis as NATO allies monitored Soviet steps. Warsaw Pact forces and Soyuz-81 maneuvers were noted in Europe, with Berlin reporting troop deployments.
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