Disability bill advances in House amid cost concerns
In Washington AP reported a bill to ease Social Security disability reviews cleared its first House hurdle. The compromise reduces five year costs to 2.4 billion while Republicans worry about funding and implementation. The measure aims to protect disabled workers while correcting past review errors.
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D-Mass
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Shultz tests Castro offer to help ease Central America
Secretary of State George P. Shultz told congressional leaders he will probe Fidel Castro’s expressed willingness to defuse tensions in Central America. Castro said he could back any regional agreement blocking arms to Central American nations and removing foreign advisers from Nicaragua and El Salvador. Senate leaders urged cautious acceptance while noting Castro’s past military support and alleged arms shipments.
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R-Tenn
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D-W.va
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Investigators search for Carter notes at Hoover archives
Congressional investigators led by Rep. Donald Albosta begin a California search for White House materials from Reagan era. They will review copies of documents from the Hoover Institution as FBI archives are accessed. Senate committee weighs a special judiciary probe with a 5-1 vote in favor.
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Freaky frog with extra toe from throat shocks Norman kids
In Noble, Oklahoma a Woodhouse's toad with a four toed foot protruding from its throat was named freaky frog by siblings Lydia Locke and Heath Idie. The unusual amphibian, also having four normal legs, was taken to the Oklahoma City Zoo after being identified by Dr. Vernon Hutchison of the University of Oklahoma as a Woodhouse's toad.
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Reagan backs reforms to end private pension discrimination
President Reagan, pressed by GOP women lawmakers, backs a package to curb sex bias in private pension funds. He apologized to 1200 delegates after a tour cancellation and proposals would bar credit penalties for parental leave, allow spousal veto over pension choices, and cut pension eligibility age from 25 to 21.
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