No change in U S forces after Lebanon deaths
President Reagan endorses advisers on Lebanon after two Marine deaths and rules out immediate force changes. Congress debates invoking the War Powers Act to pull 1,200 troops within 60 days without new approval, while White House officials say no withdrawal is planned.
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Beirut
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Israel
Slain Marine Dad questions pullout chance
The father of Staff Sgt Alexander Ortega Jr. asked President Reagan about pulling Marines from Lebanon as two U S Marine peacekeepers were killed in Beirut. Ortega's son and 2nd Lt Donald Losey died Monday. 14 Marines injured. families across New York and North Carolina mourn. Reagan expressed sorrow and said Lebanon would take over peacekeeping duties.
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Beirut
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