Regan downplays deficits amid higher projected levels
Treasury Secretary Regan says the size of deficits matters less than how they are financed and aims to cut the three year deficit from $423 billion by about $150 billion. He follows supportive remarks from Council members who questioned links between deficits and inflation, drawing surprise on Capitol Hill.
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Labor official probe alleged by FBI reports
Washington FBI inquiry targets Labor Secretary Raymond J. Donovan over fresh allegations from his days as a New Jersey construction executive. The Washington Post cites an unidentified source saying the probe concerns kickbacks and aims to aid a potential special prosecutor decision by Attorney General William French Smith.
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GOP in danger balance push by Senators in Senate conflict
Senate Republicans rebuke White House economists over deficits and inflation and approve a budget plan that underestimates deficits by about 50 billion yearly through 1984. The move follows Reagan asking for no major policy changes until his January budget.
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Gas pipeline financing bogged down in Congress
Washington lawmakers struggle over a 43 billion Alaska natural gas pipeline financing package as technical objections and potential court challenges threaten to derail final approval. Opponents warn a rapid Senate approval could trigger legal fights and delayed consumer costs amid critics arguing the plan shifts risks to consumers.
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Texas Electric Service seeks fuel cost approval rule change
Public Utility Commission of Texas records notice that Texas Electric Service Company will amend its fuel cost factor tariff to require regulatory approval of certain fuel expenses before inclusion in monthly electric bills. Effective January 13 1982 or as law allows. Administrative change not changing rates or revenues. Copies on file with the PUC and affected municipalities.
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