Reagan weighs action over Libyan plot to kill leaders
Washington officials near completing a policy review that could include sanctions against Libya over an alleged plot to kill U S leaders. Reagan refused to rule out economic steps such as oil export restrictions while noting no decisions had been made.
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Alleged Libyan assassination plot prompts briefings and White House security
Senators Moynihan and Jackson said the briefings on Muammar Khadafy's alleged plot were responsible and serious. The NSC held a meeting on threats to the president as Reagan consulted top advisers. Khadafy denied the charge in an ABC interview, while Mrs. Reagan described tighter security as disorienting yet reassuring after the March shooting.
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GOP chief's job in jeopardy in January
Washington AP reports that Richard Richards, head of the Republican National Committee, faces possible dismissal after White House displeasure over his predictions including Reagan not seeking re election and staff shakeups. A party spokesman says discussions were frank but Richards is not confirmed as leaving.
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