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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1983

Page

22

Critics Say Hunger Report Serves Reagan Bias

Critics of President Reagan's hunger task force charge the panel seeks to exonerate administration policies rather than assess hunger causes. The draft reportedly favors cuts in federal food aid and promotes state block grants, while noting malnourished groups exist but not as a national crisis. The draft also suggests penalties for food stamp errors and defends the current safety net.

Washington Reagan Task Force On Hunger United States Task Force America Greenstein George G. Graham International Health and Pediatrics Johns Hopkins University Graham John Raisian J. Clayburn la Force Jr School of Management UCLA John Driggs Western Savings and Loan Phoenix Second Harvest Driggs

Matamoros Poor Brace for Harsh Winter Cold

In Matamoros Colonia Buenavista, Victor Jara fears paying 25 pesos for firewood as 100,000 city residents may lack indoor heating. Families burn outdoor fires, bring coals indoors, and line up for butane fuel while police report few fire deaths. Neighbors aid each other amid bitter temperatures and scarce shelters.

Colonia Buenavista Jara Buenavista Matamoros

Louisiana hikes income tax in lame duck session

The December special session boosted state personal income taxes by 136 million dollars to close a deficit. Refunds will be smaller, with many residents likely paying taxes rather than receiving checks, according to Kathy Posey of the Department of Revenue. The exact number of affected taxpayers remains unknown.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Kathy Posey Louisiana Department of

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