Military budget cuts under deficit law begin
The $5.1 billion reduction, starting Saturday, will delay transfers to new duty stations, shrink Air Force commissary hours, and bar about 12,000 National Guard and Army Reserve members from training schools. Budgeted at $263.6 billion for 1986, the plan aims for 4.9 billion in savings with salaries and the Star Wars program protected. Navy will cut operating units and freeze civilian hiring.
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Congress renews battles of budget and farm programs
Congress plans to push budget disputes and farm program fights this week as they seek to meet Reagan's deficit target. The White House argues the savings are only about 12 billion and threatens a veto unless amendments reduce long term costs. Negotiations continue over Medicare payment formulas amid interstate funding disputes.
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Judge allows Texas teacher competency test to proceed
A Texas judge ruled the states planned competency testing for teachers is constitutional and will proceed. The ruling upholds the 1984 reform act provisions and sets the first exam for March 10, with a June retake for those who fail. Administrators and teachers face potential loss of certificates if they fail the second test.
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Texans Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Independence
Thousands gather at Washington-on-the-Brazos to mark Texas’s 150th anniversary with speeches and parades. Gov. Mark White compared Texas independence to the U.S. Revolution, citing Alamo and San Jacinto battles, as Vice President George Bush attends events in multiple cities.
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Gas Prices Slide Amid Price War In Odessa
Regular gasoline drops below 90 cents at most Odessa convenience stores as Phillips 66 owner Lester Mikulenka cuts four cents in ten days, selling self serve regular at 88 cents and unleaded at 89. Full service remains 1.21, unleaded 1.24. Stop-N-Go and 7 Eleven outlets report 83.9 to 89.9 cents. Attorney general probes whether crude prices drive down jobber prices but not branded stations.
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