Congress cheers drug attack in Reagan plan
Congress applauds President Reagan’s six point program to curb illicit drugs and create a drug free workplace while debating how far to push universal testing. Leaders praise testing for public safety workers but caution against broad mandatory employee screening.
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Negotiators split in three on tax overhaul proposals
Washington AP report on House and Senate tax talks stalled as Democrats and Republicans offer separate plans. Senate conferees warn increases would damage the economy. Packwood and Bradley offer cautious optimism for a vetoed deadline near August 15.
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IMF reports inflation gap narrows but stays high for poor nations
IMF survey of 84 countries shows first quarter 1986 inflation around 55 percent in poor oil importing nations, down from 59.9 percent in late 1985 but still far above rich country rates. Some oil-dependent states like Mexico, Venezuela and Egypt posted small increases. The report notes drought driven economic strains across the South and mentions future rainfall deficits.
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State Department defends official amid Helms Chile claim
The State Department rejected Sen. Jesse Helms assertion that Elliott Abrams, assistant secretary of state for Latin American affairs, leaked secret information to Chile. Deputy spokesman Charles Redman called Helms' charges malicious and unfounded.
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