Democrats Alter Convention Rules
The Democratic National Committee votes on revised rules to blend reform with old style horse trading. The plan grants automatic uncommitted delegates from about 500 officeholders, shortens the primary window to 13 weeks, preserves some party influence, and allows district level delegates or bonus delegates to boost strong candidates. The changes aim to restore party relevance while keeping media access and fundraising dynamics.
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Democratic National Committee
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Iowa
Italian president urges renewal of detente during US visit
On a nine day trip to Washington Italian President Sandro Pertini urged a renewal of detente in this difficult period of international affairs. He met with Treasury secretary Regan secretary Haig and Baldrige and planned to lay a wreath at Arlington and attend a reception at the Italian chancery. He called for open international dialogue and condemned interference against Poland.
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Associated Press
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Sandro Pertini
White House
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Alexander M. Haig Jr
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Reagan approves limited rehiring of some fired controllers
A few air traffic controllers fired for the 1981 illegal strike may be rehired. Officials say the number who can prove harassment or intimidation could be a few hundred, with FAA reviewing about 1,000 other cases to determine if dismissals were warranted.
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Senate Abscam probe impartiality promised
Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker pledges a demonstrably impartial probe into the FBI Abscam operation that led to seven congressmen's convictions. He forms an eight member bipartisan committee with four Democrats named, and a $250000 budget approved for its work through December 15.
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Abscam
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Deficit trimming pressure mounts from GOP leaders
Washington AP report says President Reagan faces a time limit set by Republican leaders in Congress on participation in trimming the record deficit in the 1983 budget. Senate Majority Leader Baker warns cannot wait forever as the Budget Committee likely starts a spending outline next week unless compromise appears.
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Reagan
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Senate
Howard H. Baker Jr
Senate Budget Committee
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