Reagan Attacks Democratic Budget Plan Over Tax Hikes and Defense Cuts
President Reagan declares war on a Democratic budget blueprint approved by the House Budget Committee. He denounces the plan as dangerous, saying it raises taxes, cuts the defense buildup, and adds 181 billion dollars in domestic spending, vowing to veto any repeal of current tax cuts. Rep. Jim Jones notes Reagan's push may slow budget resolution.
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Gramm Criticizes Democratic Budget Plan in Congress
U S Representative Phil Gramm of Texas argues the House Democratic budget is a return to 1970s tax and spend policies. He says it would raise taxes, cut defense, and boost social programs, enlarging the federal deficit. Gramm notes he switched from Democrat to Republican in January after being denied a Budget Committee seat.
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Soviets hide missile advantage over Europe warning
The State Department accused the Soviet Union of obscuring Moscow s monopoly on medium range missiles in Europe by threatening to deploy missiles near U S borders if the United States proceeds with European deployment. John Hughes cited the Soviet lead in missiles and long-range forces and questioned the military rationale for extra missiles.
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