Our Opinion on the Saudi Arms Deal and U.S. Security
The Reagan administration faces congressional skepticism over a broad Saudi arms sale. Critics argue the package risks U.S. fiscal aims, Saudi instability, and Israeli security, with calls to delay or drop the deal. They warn oil politics and regional tensions undermine American interests and warn against arming unstable regimes.
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Howard Baker
R-Tenn
Congress
Capitol Hill
Yaman
U.S
Israel
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Paperwork Reduction Act finally takes effect
President Carter launched an anti paperwork drive in 1977 and signed the Paperwork Reduction Act as his term ended. The act, delayed until April 1, 1981, aims to cut federal forms by 25 percent in three years, with potential credit to Reagan later.
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Jimmy Carter
Washington
Carter
Reagan
Stockman Faces Budget Storm Amid Economic Jolt
Budget Director David Stockman endures political heat as March primary reshapes his Michigan seat while the economy shocks with 6.5 percent growth in Q1. Wall Street soars to eight-year highs, the dollar strengthens abroad, and Stockman warns that spending cuts and tax plans may falter under the glare of good news.
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Washington
David Stockman
Michigan
Stockman
House of Representatives
Dave Stockman
Wall Street
Commerce Department
New York
Europe
Congress
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Zurich
Magna Carta Spirit in Cocaine Case Steagald v United States
Supreme Court rules arrest warrant alone cannot justify home search in a Buford Ga cottage where 43 pounds of cocaine were found. Justice Marshall writes the ruling warns police cannot search homes of occupants lacking a proper warrant. Dissent by Justice Rehnquist questions the decision. The piece weighs rights of private households against drug enforcement needs.
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Runnymede
Buford
Dixie
U.S. Supreme Court
Steagald
United States
High Court
Drug Enforcement Administration
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Atlanta
Kelly Goodowens
Lakeside
Lyons
Goodowens
Gary Keith Steagald
Hoyt Gaultney
Gaultney
Cathy
DEA
Fifth Circuit
Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall
John
Marshall
William Rehnquist
Rehnquist
Colombia
Rooney ruminations on college ignorance and test critique
Andy Rooney derides a $630000 study on 3000 college students across 185 campuses, criticizing its English and methods. He mocks questions about world knowledge, notes inflated jargon by testers, and suggests simpler language to gauge understanding.
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Exxon
Educational Testing Service
Council On Learning
Kampuchea
Thomas Barrows
Tom
April 28 headlines mark historic events and birthdays
On this day in history April 28 1981 marks the calendar as a day with varied events. Notable items include the 1952 end of the war with Japan, Maryland joining the union in 1788, Bligh and the Bounty mutiny in 1789, and later political and diplomatic developments through the decades. Birthdays include Ann Margaret and Carolyn Jones with thoughts on credit.
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