Reagan Proposes 848.5 Billion Budget With Defense Boost
President Reagan unveils an 848.5 billion dollar budget for 1984 calling for a freeze on domestic spending while increasing defense by about 30 billion. The plan projects a record 208 billion dollar deficit this year, then 189 billion in 1984 and 194 billion in 1985, with social programs trimmed to aid deficit reduction totaling 558 billion through 1988. It includes standby tax hikes starting 1986, possibly a 5 dollar per barrel oil tax and changes to Medicare Medicaid, Social Security, and other programs.
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Reagan Proposals Extend Six Month Delay On Benefit Increases
President Reagan proposes extending a six month delay on cost of living adjustments for Social Security SSI Railroad Retirement Veterans Compensation Veterans Pensions and Food Defense spending. The package would lift spending from 208.9 billion in 1983 to 238.6 billion in 1984 and 277.5 billion in 1985.
Plan turns trash to cash by Julie Bird
Jay Burns envisions turning garbage into cash through recycling in Odessa and Midland. He seeks cooperation among counties and cities to collect and sell recyclables like glass, rubber, aluminum, and paper, starting with industrial areas and potentially residential curbside pickup. Burns needs a small team, truck, and $25,000 to begin, though he lacks these resources now.
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Duval County vote fraud convictions in federal case
Three Duval County women Amelia Garcia Teresa Aleman Briones and Santos Garza were found guilty in federal court of buying or attempting to buy votes with welfare vouchers in the May Democratic primary. Virginia Barrera was acquitted. Sentencing set for March 9 with up to five years per count and a $10,000 fine.
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