Governor Gloom to Exit Colorado Politics in 1986
Governor Richard Lamm, once dubbed Lion of the Rockies and known as Governor Gloom, announces he will not seek any office in 1986. He says he aspires only to Colorado citizenship and will not mount a campaign, citing time with family and the need for fiscal responsibility. He leaves open a future return to public life.
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House Democrats oust longtime Arm ed Services chair
In a 121 to 118 vote Democrats replace Rep. Melvin Price of Illinois with Rep. Les Aspin of Wisconsin as chair of the House Armed Services Committee marking the first revolt against the seniority system in a decade. Price, 80, faced criticism for perceived weakness on defense initiatives and backing Pentagon spending.
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GOP Senators Plan to Craft Own Budget
GOP senators will write their own budget before the Reagan plan reaches Congress. Senate leaders and chairmen will start next Wednesday with a February 1 deadline for a proposal. They question whether the administration can cut the deficit in half to 100 billion by 1988 or 1989.
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