Congress Works on Compromise
Congress races to draft an alternative to Reagan's 1983 budget as Senate Republicans push to finish a spending plan by next week. Reagan signals openness to reasonable suggestions, but defense funding and taxes remain sticking points amid Williams expulsion debate and a push for a nuclear freeze resolution.
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Congress weighs bills to curb product liability suits
Washington AP Congress eyes two draft bills to ease burdens on companies facing product liability lawsuits amid rising state court rulings. Victor E Schwartz of the Product Liability Alliance warns insurance costs deter entry into industries and urges federal action for nationally distributed products.
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Bill prebilling on new power plants faces opposition
Twenty five congressmen seek to block a proposal allowing investor owned utilities to bill customers for construction in progress before plants are finished. Rep Tom Harkin argues billions are at stake while opponents warn of higher rates and lack of incentive to hold down costs. The Energy Department backs the plan despite consumer group fears of annual costs around 12 billion dollars.
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