Baker to be Reagan chief of staff and 1988 bid pause
Howard Baker Jr a Tennessee moderate and Senate veteran will move to the White House as president Reagan’s chief of staff replacing Donald Regan who resigned. Baker known for Watergate hearings and calm leadership halts presidential bid plans for now while healing the administration’s Iran arms sales and Contra funds controversy.
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Pentagon to overhaul health care for retirees and dependents
The Pentagon begins a nationwide overhauling of its health care system by issuing solicitations to over 200 providers for four two state demonstration contracts totaling about 600 million dollars. The plan covers 1.7 million retirees and dependents across six states and the New Orleans area with regional contractors at set annual fees and risk for care costs. If successful, the program will expand to all 5.1 million eligible individuals nationwide.
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Texas trails California and Illinois for supercollider project
Gov. Bill Clements said Texas faces stiff competition from Illinois and California for the $6 to $10 billion supercollider. He cited Illinois reliance on an existing reactor and California’s earthquakes as perceived advantages for rivals, while affirming Texas still has a chance after meetings with federal officials including President Reagan. He warned the project will bring up to 3,000 jobs and global acclaim for the winning state.
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Convention honors young entrepreneurs
Kim Merritt, started at 11 with chocolate molds, forecasts nearly 250000 in gross sales from her Kim's Chocolates. Merritt, 19, is among 100 young entrepreneurs honored at the Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs and Young Entrepreneurs Organization convention opening in Chicago. About 1000 attendees, says national director Verne Harnish.
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Post-holiday layoffs hit Odessa and Midland jobless rates
Unemployment rose in Odessa from 15.2 to 16 percent and in Midland from 10.6 to 11.5 percent in January as holiday layoffs ended. Trade Adjustment Assistance aids oil and gas workers losing jobs to foreign competition, though eligibility remains limited to those in the sector. Midland backs a $50,000 push for a superconducting super collider in Garden City while Odessa pauses for more data. Midland gains labor surplus area status to improve federal contracting chances.
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