Lame-duck session ends with mixed gains and failed priorities
Washington AP report on a Senate and House lame-duck session overrun by delays. Lawmakers passed four of ten needed appropriations bills, with six dying amid hopes for a stopgap. Reagan’s highway tax plan faced filibuster. MX missile policy and immigration reform also stalled. A nuclear waste plan advanced for late 1990s operation, and pay raises were approved for House members. Senate outside-income limits were loosened.
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Lame duck session pleases president in budget review
President Reagan said the lame duck session he sought was worthwhile despite failing to fund all wanted programs and spending money he opposed. He praised the stopgap spending bill to fund government through Sept. 30, 1983 and noted it avoided earlier mistakes while containing unpreferred provisions. The president called the session a significant step against discretionary spending despite defeats on defense and public works bills.
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Congress Restores Social Security Disability Benefits
Congress advances legislation to reinstate disability payments for tens of thousands whose eligibility faced challenges. The measure, backed by President Reagan, lets those deemed ineligible before October continue benefits during appeals and requires face to face hearings before termination starting 1984.
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Alaska May Buy Railroad After Senate Compromise
The Senate approved a compromise letting Alaska purchase a federally owned railroad, ending weeks of blocking by Sen. Metzenbaum. The bill, quickly backed by the House, sets that a fair market value be determined by the U S Railway Association before Alaska decides to buy. Stevens projected a potential move into railroad operations if price is right.
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