Watt targets meeting with environmental groups at Interior
Interior Secretary James Watt reportedly told top officials to stop meeting with paid staffers of national environmental groups. Environmentalists call it a purge of dialogue, likening it to Nixon era enemies lists, while Watt aides say the directive targets only 50 top department officials and not legitimate public groups.
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Demos target 80 House races in 1982 campaign
Democratic strategists plan to concentrate funds on 80 congressional seats to block GOP gains in the House. Rep. Tony Coelho says the shift breaks past tactics, with focus after redistricting in February and a goal to swing 10 to 25 seats. He pledges legal limits, fundraising aid, and research to supported candidates.
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